Bicycle Light & Reflector Laws in Missouri
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The rule
Missouri requires lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, required between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. For the rear, red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the missouri department of public safety, visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower-beam headlamps. a red rear lamp visible from 500 feet may be used in addition to the reflector. The rule applies whenever it is dark. See RSMo § 307.185 (Bicycle equipment - lights).
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What this means in practice
The cheapest way to stay legal in Missouri is a USB-rechargeable front white light and a rear red light or reflector that meets the spec above. A $30 light set covers it.
Be seen, stay legal
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