§ 3507. Lamps and other equipment on pedalcycles.
(a) Lamps and reflectors.--Every pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front
with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the pedalcycle
operator's path and visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, a red
reflector facing to the rear which shall be visible at least 500 feet to the rear
and an amber reflector on each side. Operators of pedalcycles may supplement the required
front lamp with a white flashing lamp, light-emitting diode or similar device to enhance
their visibility to other traffic and with a lamp emitting a red flashing lamp, light-emitting
diode or similar device visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. A lamp or
lamps worn by the operator of a pedalcycle shall comply with the requirements of this
subsection if the lamp or lamps can be seen at the distances specified.
(b) Audible signal devices.--A pedalcycle may be equipped with a device capable of giving a signal audible for
a distance of at least 100 feet except that a pedalcycle shall not be equipped with
nor shall any person use upon a pedalcycle any siren.
(c) Brakes.--Every pedalcycle shall be equipped with a braking system which will stop the pedalcycle
in 15 feet from an initial speed of 15 miles per hour on a dry, level and clean pavement.
(Dec. 15, 1995, P.L.655, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff.
60 days)
1998 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsec. (a).
Notes of Decisions
Bilka v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 92 A.3d 1253 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).
“Section 3507 of the Vehicle Code requires that "[e]very pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the pedalcy-cle operator’s path and visible from a distance of at least…”
Com. v. Womack, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“Appellant filed a pretrial motion to suppress the physical evidence obtained by Officer Tomon, arguing that he was arrested without probable cause or a legally issued warrant, and that the search of his person was conducted on less than reasonable suspicion,…”
Com. v. Jefcoat, T. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 3507(a). The purpose of this provision is to protect bicyclists from collisions with automobiles.”
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Bilka v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 92 A.3d 1253 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).
“Section 3507 of the Vehicle Code requires that "[e]very pedalcycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which emits a beam of white light intended to illuminate the pedalcy-cle operator’s path and visible from a distance of at least…”
Com. v. Womack, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“Appellant filed a pretrial motion to suppress the physical evidence obtained by Officer Tomon, arguing that he was arrested without probable cause or a legally issued warrant, and that the search of his person was conducted on less than reasonable suspicion,…”
Com. v. Jefcoat, T. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 3507(a). The purpose of this provision is to protect bicyclists from collisions with automobiles.”
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