New York City and New York State both have road cycling laws in place to protect cyclists and motorists. These laws extend to cycling equipment as well.
Below is a list of necessary equipment:
- a white headlight
- a red taillight
- reflectors between dusk and dawn
- a bell or other audible signal
- working brakes
- reflectors, reflective tires and/or other reflective devices
- Children under 14 but older than 5 must wear an approved helmet
- A child one or more years of age, but less than 5, must wear an approved helmet and be carried in a properly affixed child carrier
If you or a loved one has been injured while riding a bicycle, please contact the New York attorneys at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP for a free consultation today.