New York S08948 mandates front and rear lights on bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters sold or leased in the state.
New York S08948 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require any person, firm, association, or corporation selling or leasing bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters in New York State to affix front and rear lights. The front light must emit a white light visible from at least five hundred feet, while the rear light must be visible for three hundred feet. At least one light must also be visible from two hundred feet on each side. This act will take effect one year after it becomes law.
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