Bicycle Light & Reflector Laws in New Jersey
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The rule
New Jersey requires front headlamp emitting a white light visible from at least 500 feet to the front. For the rear, red rear lamp visible from at least 500 feet to the rear (a reflector alone does not satisfy the statute - a lamp is mandatory). a red reflector may be added on top of the lamp. The rule applies whenever it is dark. See N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.
Statute
What this means in practice
The cheapest way to stay legal in New Jersey 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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