New Mexico § 66-3-707 - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-707 — Lamps and other equipment on bicycles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-707. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
A. Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front
which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet
to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the division
which shall be visible from all distances from fifty feet to three hundred feet to
the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the
rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. B. No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other device
capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred feet, except
that a bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle
any siren or whistle. C. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to
make the brake wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-707
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-707 cover?
Section 66-3-707 ("Lamps and other equipment on bicycles") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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