(A) Every bicycle ridden at any time from sunset to sunrise and at such other times when conditions such as fog, snow, sleet or rain provide insufficient lighting to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 300 feet ahead shall be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 300 feet to the front.
(B) Every bicycle ridden at any time from sunset to sunrise and at such other times when conditions such as fog, snow, sleet or rain provide insufficient lighting to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 300 feet ahead shall be equipped with a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the rear; except that a red reflector may be used in lieu of a rear light.
(C) Equivalent equipment such as headlamps and red light attachments to the head, back, arm or leg may be used in lieu of a lamp on the front and a red light on the rear of the bicycle.
(D) A citation issued for failure to have a front or rear lamp on a bicycle or on a bicycle rider as required shall first provide for a 72-hour period within which the person charged with the violation shall replace or repair the lamp. If the person complies with the directive to replace or repair the headlamp or rear lamp within the allotted time period, the citation shall be expunged. If the person fails to comply within the allotted time period, the citation shall be processed in the same manner as other citations.
(E) A peace officer riding a police bicycle is not required to use either front or rear lamps if duty so requires.
(Prior Code, § 7-8-8) (Ord. 854, passed 2-3-2020) Penalty, see § 72.999