The optical axis of the reflector shall be directed forward within 5° of the horizontal-vertical alignment of the bicycle when the wheels are tracking in a straight line, as defined in § 1512.18(m)(2). The reflector or mount shall not contact the ground plane when the bicycle is resting on that plane in any orientation. Side reflective devices shall be visible on each side of the wheel. The center of spoke-mounted reflectors shall be within 76 mm (3.0 in.) of the inside of the rim. There shall be retroreflective tire sidewalls or, alternatively, reflectors mounted on the spokes of each wheel, or, for non-caliper rim brake bicycles, retroreflective wheel rims. There shall be an essentially colorless front-facing reflector, essentially colorless or amber pedal reflectors, and a red rear-facing reflector. Sidewalk bicycles are not required to have reflectors.
The use of reflector combinations off the center plane of the bicycle (defined in § 1512.18(m)(2)) is acceptable if each reflector meets the requirements of this section and of § 1512.18 (m) and (n) and the combination of reflectors has a clear field of view of ☑0° vertically and ±50° horizontally. Bicycles shall be equipped with reflective devices to permit recognition and identification under illumination from motor vehicle headlamps.
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