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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 41 - Motor Vehicles » Chapter 6a - Traffic Code » Part 11 - Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation » Section 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