Arizona § 28-817 - Bicycle equipment
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-817 — Bicycle equipment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-817. Bicycle equipment
A. A bicycle that is used at nighttime shall have a lamp on the front that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and a red reflector on the rear of a type that is approved by the department and that is visible from all distances from fifty feet to three hundred feet to the rear when the reflector is directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A bicycle may have a lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear in addition to the red reflector.
B. A person shall not operate a bicycle that is equipped with a siren or whistle.
C. A bicycle shall be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-817
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-817 cover?
Section 28-817 ("Bicycle equipment") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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