I see what your getting at Gene, if slapping one of these Chinese POS blinky things gets you past a pinch point at the DMV to get your bike legal (in their eyes) that's great! But I wouldn't say that it conforms to any type of legal standards pertaining to lighting requirements for mopeds as directed by RS68.
RS68 clearly states;
A. This procedure (RS-68) is applicable when a gas motor/engine kit has been installed on a bicycle frame and the motor:
NOTE:
- Is not rated in excess of 2 brake horsepower
- Is not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 mph on level
ground
- Displacement does not exceed 50ccs
If all of the above applies, the vehicle would fall within the classification of a moped. Therefore, it would be required to be registered, but not titled.
RS68 also notes;
Section 316.46, Florida Statutes, states that no person may operate a moped that does not conform to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards relating to lights and safety and other equipment contained in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
You will find these safety standards the same as for motor driven cycles. Motor-driven cycle is defined as a motorcycle with a motor that produces 5-brake horsepower or less and because mopeds and motor-driven bicycles fall into this category they must abide by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including D.O.T. approved lighting as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations and as established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you were still playing in that grey area (prior to RS 68) and making the claim that it's just a bicycle with a little helper motor slapped on it then you might say that it doesn't need to have DOT approved lights, rims, tires etc., since bicycle safety reqirements fall under the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Now that the genie is out of the bottle you can't have it both ways, picking and choosing which laws suit your bike (or pocketbook) best. There is a way now to legally register as a moped and when you do you now assume the legal obligation to abide by moped safety standards.