New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 381: Motorcycle equipment
What this law says, in plain English
Motorcycles operated on public highways must have functioning brakes, signaling devices, front and rear lights meeting visibility standards, and mufflers. Violation of these equipment requirements constitutes a traffic violation.
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