By law, bicycles must have a front headlight that emits a white visible light from a distance of at least 500 feet from the front and a red light visible from 500 feet to the rear. A red reflector light may be mounted from the rear. N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.
All bicycles must have the ability to emit an audible signal that can be heard at least 100 feet away, but cannot be a siren or a whistle, which could be confused with law enforcement sounds. N.J.S.A. 39:4-11. Also, a bicycle must be equipped with brakes that can make wheels skid while stopping on dry, level, clean pavement. N.J.S.A. 39:4-11.1