Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 2084 – Bicycles and scooters
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1. Night equipment. A bicycle, scooter or motorized bicycle or tricycle, when in use in the nighttime, must have:
A. Lighted a front light that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 200 feet to the front; [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).]
B. A red or amber light or reflector to the rear that is visible at least 200 feet to the rear; and [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).]
C. Reflector material on the pedals, unless the bicyclist is wearing reflective material on the feet or ankles. [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).]
A bicyclist may also use optional supplementary reflectors, lights or reflective or lighted safety equipment.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §25 (RPR).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 2084
- Bicycle: means a device primarily propelled by human power, operated by a person usually seated on a seat and driven on the ground on wheels by the operator. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
- Motorized bicycle or tricycle: means a bicycle or tricycle that:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101Nighttime: means a time other than daytime. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101 Operator: means an individual who drives or is in control of a vehicle or who is exercising control over or steering a towed vehicle. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101 Scooter: means a device upon which a person may ride, consisting of a footboard between 2 end wheels, controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel and propelled by human power. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101 Vehicle: means a device for conveyance of persons or property on a way. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A Sec. 101
2. Brakes. A bicycle, scooter or motorized bicycle or tricycle must be equipped with a brake sufficient to enable the operator to stop the vehicle or device within a reasonable distance.
[PL 2001, c. 360, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 148, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 360, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 440, §L1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §A25 (AMD).