Utah § 6a-1114 - Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.

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§ 6a-1114. Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.

41-6a-1114.  Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.
(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.
(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.
(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).


Amended by Chapter 140, 2013 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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