Nevada § 484B.783 - Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.783 — Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484B.783. Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters
1. Every bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter when in use at night must be
equipped with: (a) A lamp on the front which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least
500 feet to the front; (b) A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Department which must be
visible from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower
beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle; and (c) Reflective material of a sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both
sides of the bicycle for 600 feet when directly in front of the lawful lower beams
of the headlamps of a motor vehicle, or in lieu of such material, a lighted lamp visible
from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet. 2. Every bicycle, electric bicycle or electric scooter must be equipped with a brake
which will enable the operator to make the wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.783 cover?
Section 484B.783 ("Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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