League
of American Bicylists
Here are the Suggested changes to the
National Committee’s Uniform Vehicle Code as presented by the LEAGUE OF
AMERICAN BICYCLISTS, submitted by Riley Geary.
The League of American Bicyclists has
authorized me to present the following proposed revision to the UVC regarding bicycle
taillights for consideration at the NCUTLO annual meeting in January
( where [...]
denotes added language):
12-702 -- Head lamp [and tail lamp] required at night
Every bicycle in use at the times described
in 12-201 shall be equipped with a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a
distance of at least 500 feet to the front, [and a lamp on the rear emitting a red light visible
from a distance of at least 1000 feet to the rear.] (Former section 11-1207(a); revised and repositioned,
1975)
APPROVED
I would also suggest using the CA Vehicle
Code language as the basis for a fourth exception to 11-1205's "ride as far to the
right as practicable" rule, rather than Chuck Smith's proposed language (4. When
riding in the right-turn-only lane), since relatively few places where a right turn is
authorized are actually marked as right-turn-only lanes:
11-1205 -- Position on roadway
...[4. When approaching
a place where a right turn is authorized.]
WITHDRAWN
Riley Geary -- LAB NCUTLO Rep
Arlington, VA
geary@cmr.gov
riley.geary@zzapp.org |
