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A bicycle in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with a:
Terms Used In Utah Code 41-6a-1114- Bicycle: includes an electric assisted bicycle. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Motor vehicle: means a vehicle that is self-propelled and a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
- Vehicle: means a device in, on, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except a mobile carrier, as defined in Section 41-6a-1120, or a device used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Utah Code 41-6a-102
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forward facing lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front; and |
| (b) |
| (i) |
rear facing red reflector that is visible for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or |
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rear facing red lamp that is designed for use on a bicycle and that emits flashing or nonflashing light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. |
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| (2) |
A bicycle when in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with:
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reflective material of sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or |
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a lamp that emits light visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet. |
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| (3) |
A bicycle or a person operating a bicycle may be equipped with lamps or reflectors in addition to those required by Subsections (1) and (2). |
Amended by Chapter 140, 2013 General Session
