Bicycling

Shankapotomus

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8. whoa!

Mon Jan 13, 2014, 08:41 PM

Jan 2014

That will cover me for awhile! Thanks!

"Any light is permitted if it is below 72 inches and above 15 inches from the ground. "

That's a very broad statement covering lights, which is odd because there must occasionally be issues with over illumination or lights with colors that provide poor visibility. And restrictions regarding what direction a light may be aimed. It's endless, really. I guess the only thing you can do, once you've followed all the rules that have been spelled out is to just ride and hope you don't run afoul of the obscure and/or unwritten ones.

Although, I suppose if it's not written down, it shouldn't carry a legal component to it.

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Illegal to attach to bicycle helmet? [View all] Shankapotomus Jan 2014 OP

I think it's because any protrusion could impact your protection. It could grab or snag if you fall. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #1

I temporarily posted a video of my set up Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #2

Very cool! I don't think they protrude too much. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for your feedback! Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #4

This depends on what state law applies happyslug Jan 2014 #5

I feel like I should have done my homework Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #6

More on New Jersey Bicycle law: happyslug Jan 2014 #7

whoa! Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #8

Please note, that is for MOTOR Vehicles, but it gives you an idea of what is wanted. happyslug Jan 2014 #10

Yea, a headlight is a given Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #13

I don't know about the law but.. hibbing Jan 2014 #9

Thanks, hibing Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #11

Here we go -- Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #12

Take me to your leader hibbing Jan 2014 #14