According to Article 68 of the "Codice della Strada", the light obligation includes a red reflector at the rear and a white light at the front. And as if resurrected from bygone days: reflectors on the pedals. The lights must work, but the law does not stipulate that they must be switched on. When the lights must be switched on is controversial.

It is true that anyone without lights can be fined between 26 and 102 euros. However, it is expected that this regulation will not actually be enforced by the police. Rather, it is a question of insurance issues, so that unlit cyclists can be held jointly liable in the event of an accident.

Germany has always had a lighting obligation for bicycles. There, the lights must also be switched on in poor light conditions. Switzerland, on the other hand, has made a name for itself this year with the world's strictest lighting regulations for e-bikes. Since April 1, these must have a light that is switched on permanently and everywhere. This applies regardless of motor power, light conditions or terrain. So even in broad daylight on a single trail or forest road.