Greensboro Attorney Explains Bicyclist Safety Updated in North Carolina Traffic Laws

Chad D. GarrettFounding attorney · Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Updated October 7, 20241 min read

Over the last few years North Carolina has worked on improving the safety both drivers and bicyclist who share the road. This year these efforts were put into effect by the enactment of three significant traffic law amendments related to bicycling safety and sharing the road.

Effective December 1, 2016, a bicycle operated at night on a public street, public vehicular area, or public greenway must be equipped with a red rear light or the cyclist must wear a reflective vest.

The new rear light or reflective vest requirement must be in conjunction with the current front lamp and reflex mirror requirements.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-129(e). To read more about this statute, click here.

If you have a traffic ticket, or a traffic violation, contact the 10.0 rated Greensboro Defense Attorneys of Garrett, Walker, Aycoth and Olson at 336-379-0539 today!

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Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

• Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
• Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.