Injury Lawyers for Bicycle Accidents Nevada

Lamps, reflectors and brakes required on bicycles. NRS 484.513

1. Every bicycle when in use at night must be equipped with:

(a) A lamp on the front which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;

(b) A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the department which must be visible from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; and

(c) Reflective material of a sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides of the bicycle for 600 feet when directly in front of the lawful lower beams of the head lamps of a motor vehicle, or in lieu of such material, a lighted lamp visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet.

2. Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

This Nevada statute provides for the equipment which is required to be on bicycles. A bicyclist who violates this statute may be deemed by the court to have committed “negligence per se”.

At Sam Harding Law Firm, The Good Guy, we understand the problems suffered by people who have sustained injuries from negligent drivers.

We know that insurance companies often try to take advantage of unrepresented clients. We work hard for our clients to get them the money they deserve without their having to go to court. We work to get medical bills, lost income and money for pain and suffering. However, should your case require litigation, we are prepared to take your case to court. We are an ABOTA and AV rated Martindale Hubbel law firm.

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