is it illegal to ride a bike at night with reflectors
Unfortunately, many cyclists choose to ride their bikes at dark without bicycle head lights or tail lights. This is against the law in most states in the U.S. (Amazingly, Washington, Texas, and others only require a head light and rear reflector.) It is also very dangerous.here are at least two primary reasons for you, a bicycle rider, to use lights at night. 1  First, the front head light illuminates the area in front of you, so you can ride safely, by being able to detect any hazards you approach.