§47-40-105.

§47-40-105.
   
   The following equipment shall be required on all motorcycles and all
   motor scooters except on actual trail rides conducted outside of
   public roads and highways:
   
   A. Rear View Mirrors: All vehicles covered under this section shall be
   equipped with two mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less
   than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the
   vehicle and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view
   the roadway for a distance of two hundred (200) feet to the rear of
   his vehicle.
   
   B. Windshield: All vehicles covered under this section shall be
   equipped with a windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness
   to protect the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of
   such windshield the operator shall wear goggles or face shield of
   material and design to protect him from foreign objects.
   
   C. Brakes: All vehicles covered under this section shall be equipped
   with brakes adequate to control the movement of same to stop and hold
   such vehicles, including two separate means of applying the brakes,
   one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the front wheel
   and one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the rear
   wheels. All such vehicles shall be equipped with a stop lamp on the
   rear of the vehicle, which shall display a red or amber light, or any
   shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not
   less than one hundred (100) feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and
   which shall be actuated upon application of the service brake.
   
   D. Speedometer: All vehicles covered under this section shall be
   equipped with a properly operating speedometer capable of registering
   at least the maximum legal speed limit for that vehicle.
   
   E. Fenders: All vehicles covered under this section shall be equipped
   with a fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type
   provided by the manufacturer.
   
   F. Lights: All vehicles covered under this section shall carry at
   least one lighted headlamp capable of showing a white light visible at
   least three hundred (300) feet in the direction in which the same are
   proceeding, and one tail lamp mounted on the rear which, when lighted,
   shall emit a red light plainly visible from at least three hundred
   (300) feet to the rear, and such lights required by this section shall
   be burning whenever such vehicles are in motion during the period from
   one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and at any
   other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric
   conditions, persons and vehicles on the streets are not clearly
   discernible at a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet ahead.
   
   G. Headgear: No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate
   or ride upon any vehicle covered under this section unless such person
   is equipped with and wearing on the head a crash helmet of a type
   which complies with standards established by the Department of Public
   Safety. All crash helmets shall consist of lining, padding and chin
   straps and be of the type as not to distort the view of the driver.
   The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety is hereby
   authorized to approve or disapprove protective headgear and
   eye-protective devices sold and required herein, and to issue and
   enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for
   approval thereof. The Commissioner shall publish lists of all approved
   protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type.
   Provided, however, the Department may not recommend one brand in
   preference to another if quality is identical.