WARNING: Riding at dawn, at dusk, after dark or at times of poor
visibility without a bicycle lighting system which meets local and
state laws and without reflectors is illegal, dangerous and can result
in serious injury or death.
Even if you have excellent night vision, many of the people with whom
you're sharing the road don't. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists
and pedestrians to see at dawn, at dusk, at night, or at other times of
poor visibility. If you must ride under these conditions, check and be
sure you comply with all local laws about night riding; follow the Rules
of the Road and of the Trail even more carefully, and you must take the
following additional precautions:
Before riding at dawn, at dusk or at night, take the following steps to
make yourself more visible:
x Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and
securely mounted reflectors (see Section 4 B).
x Purchase and install an adequate battery or generator powered headlight
and tail light.
x Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflec-
tive vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet,
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