When operating a motorcycle on the road:

Question

Use your lights to help communicate your presence to other road users. In New York State, it is required for a motorcycle's headlight and rear light to be on any time the motorcycle is being operated on a roadway.

Accepted Answer

Both the headlight and rear light must always be on.

Answer

Only the rear light must be on.

Answer

Only the headlight must be on.

Answer

The headlight only needs to be on between sunset and sunrise.