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What are the rules about lights and other equipment on Bikes?

April 26, 2017bikes equipment lights rules

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What are the rules about lights and other equipment on Bikes?

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Bicycles being ridden between the hours of sunset and sunrise must have at least one bicycle light attached on both the front and rear of the bike that is visible from a distance of 200m. The WA Traffic Code 2000 regulation 224 states: Lights and other equipment on bicycles (1) A person shall not ride a bicycle during the hours of darkness, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the bicycle, or the rider, displays (a) a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200 m from the front of the bicycle; (b) a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200 m from the rear of the bicycle; and (c) a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50 m from the rear of the bicycle when light is projected onto it by a vehicles headlight on low-beam. (2) A person shall not ride a bicycle that does not have – (a) at least one effective brake; and (b) a bell, horn, or similar warning device, in working order.