Section 1114 - Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.

UT Code § 41-6a-1114 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) A bicycle in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with a: (a) 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 (ii) 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.

(a) 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 (ii) 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.

(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

(ii) 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.

(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: (a) 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 (b) a lamp that emits light visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet.

(a) 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

(b) a lamp that emits light visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet.

(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).