Alameda Municipal Code § 11-3 Mechanical Condition and Equipment of Bicycles

Every bicycle operated in Alameda shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to skid the front or rear tire(s) upon application of the brake on dry, level, clean pavement.

(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-321; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)

Every bicycle shall be equipped with a buzzer, horn, or bell in good working order, capable of emitting sound audible for a distance of not less than one hundred (100') feet under normal conditions.

(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-322; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)

It shall be unlawful for any person riding a bicycle to emit any sound, vocally or mechanically, which resembles a siren or whistle.

(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-323; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)

Every bicycle that is equipped with handlebar grips must have the grips securely attached to the handlebars so as to allow no slippage.

(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-323; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)

Every bicycle operated during any time from dusk until dawn, or at any other time when there is insufficient light to distinguish a person or vehicle on the streets or sidewalks, shall be equipped with a white light which shall be visible for a distance of at least three hundred (300') feet to the front of the bicycle. This bicycle shall also be equipped with a red reflector which shall be visible for a distance of at least three hundred (300') feet to the rear of the bicycle when directly in front of the lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A red light visible for three hundred (300') feet to the rear of the bicycle may be used in addition to the red reflector. Arm or leg lights may be worn in lieu of other lights if such lights are of a type approved by the Chief of Police.

(Ord. No. 535 N.S. § 7-325; Ord. No. 1665 N.S.)