STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island motorist submitted video over concern that a bicyclist did not equip visible lights onto his bike while riding at dusk on Hylan Boulevard.
The short video, captured recently on Hylan Boulevard in the vicinity of Tysens Lane in New Dorp shows a line of vehicles stopped at the light, including what appears to be an e-bike.
As the light turns green, the vehicles proceed forward. The bicyclist is seen riding in the bus lane at a cautious pace. While the rider can be seen with a helmet, the bike does not appear to display any visible lights.
The individual who submitted the video expressed concern over the proximity of a vehicle seen riding closely behind the bicyclist and suggested they invest in some lights for improved visibility.
It is New York State law that every bicycle in use between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise must be equipped with a white lamp on the front, which can emit light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet and a red or amber light visible to those behind from a distance of 300 feet. The law further indicates that at least one of those two lights must be visible from 200 feet on each side.
This summer, it was reported by ABC7 that the NYPD was cracking down on bike traffic laws.
In the first quarter of the year, police had only issued 561 tickets for cycling violations. However, in the second quarter, the NYPD issued almost 6,000 tickets, according to the report.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.