Are cyclists required to turn on their lights when riding at night?
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Explanation
Cyclists are required to **turn on the lights** when riding at night. This is because bicycles are considered two-wheeled vehicles, and like other vehicles of this type, they have certain obligations to ensure safety on the road.
- **Visibility**: Bicycles, like other two or three-wheeled vehicles, are less visible and more fragile than cars. Therefore, it is crucial for cyclists to turn on the lights to be seen by other drivers and avoid accidents.
- **Low visibility conditions**: In addition to nighttime, cyclists must turn on the lights when visibility conditions are poor, such as on dark days or in tunnels.
- **Reflective clothing**: Although wearing reflective clothing is an additional safety measure, it does not replace the obligation to turn on the lights. Reflective clothing helps cyclists be visible from a distance of 150 meters, but lights are essential to be seen at all times.
Therefore, cyclists must **always turn on the lights** when riding at night to comply with road safety regulations and protect themselves and other road users.
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