(A) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front.
(B) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a red reflector of a type approved by the registry which shall be visible for 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
(C) No person shall sell a new bicycle or a pedal for use on a bicycle that is not equipped with a reflector of a type approved by the department, on each pedal of such bicycle which is visible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of 200 feet nor shall any person operate a bicycle without such pedals.
(D) A bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle.
(E) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable the operator to stop the bicycle within 25 feet at a speed of 10 mph on dry, level, clean pavement.
(F) Every vehicle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 square inches on each side of the bicycle of white reflective material on the wheels or tires to indicate as nearly as possible the continuous circular shape and size of the wheels or tires on each bicycle. All reflective materials used in compliance with this section shall be visible during the hours of darkness from 500 feet when viewed under lawful low beam headlamps under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway, and shall meet the requirements as prescribed by the registry of motor vehicles.
(R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-19-10) Penalty, see § 70.99