Virginia law requires bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and similar vehicles used between sunset and sunrise to have front headlights and rear taillights or reflectors that are visible from specified distances. The headlights must emit a white light, and the taillights must emit a red light, both approved by the Superintendent. Additional lights or reflectors can be added, and certain specifications apply based on vehicle type and speed limits.
Bicycles must have a front headlight emitting a white light visible from at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector or taillight visible from at least 600 feet when riding between sunset and sunrise.
Yes, the lights and reflectors must be approved by the Virginia Superintendent, and headlights cannot have aftermarket modifications that make them appear blue unless approved.
Yes, additional lights or reflectors can be installed, and they may be steady or blinking, as long as they do not interfere with the required approved lighting.
Yes, bicycles and their riders must have rear taillights visible from 500 feet when operating on highways with speed limits of 35 mph or greater.