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259Riding at night
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259 Riding at night The rider of a bicycle must not ride at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the bicycle, or the rider, displays— (a) a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the front of the bicycle; and (b) a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the rear of the bicycle; and (c) a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50m from the rear of the bicycle when light is projected onto it by a vehicle’s headlight on low-beam.