Bill > S1818

This bill, concerning bicycle safety and transportation, amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically section 11B of chapter 85, to enhance bicycle visibility on roads. It changes the requirement for rear bicycle lighting, removing the option of a red reflector visible from a specific distance under vehicle headlights and instead mandating a red light visible from at least six hundred feet. Additionally, the bill allows for this required red light to be placed on the operator's helmet, in addition to the bicycle itself. Finally, it increases the penalty for violations of these bicycle safety regulations from twenty dollars to fifty dollars.