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§ 3507. Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Operation of Vehicles
Chapter 35. Special Vehicles and Pedestrians (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter A. Operation of Pedalcycles (Refs & Annos)
75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3507
§ 3507. Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles
(a) Lamps and reflectors.--Every pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the pedalcycle operator's path and visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, a red reflector facing to the rear which shall be visible at least 500 feet to the rear and an amber reflector on each side. Operators of pedalcycles may supplement the required front lamp with a white flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device to enhance their visibility to other traffic and with a lamp emitting a red flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. A lamp or lamps worn by the operator of a pedalcycle shall comply with the requirements of this subsection if the lamp or lamps can be seen at the distances specified.
(b) Audible signal devices.--A pedalcycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet except that a pedalcycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a pedalcycle any siren.
(c) Brakes.--Every pedalcycle shall be equipped with a braking system which will stop the pedalcycle in 15 feet from an initial speed of 15 miles per hour on a dry, level and clean pavement.

Credits

1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective July 1, 1977. Amended 1995, Dec. 15, P.L. 655, No. 72, § 4, effective in 60 days; 1998, Dec. 21, P.L. 1126, No. 151, § 33, effective in 60 days.
75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3507, PA ST 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3507
Current through Act 11 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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