Helmet; sale or rental; posting requirements

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  • (a) No person may operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a bicycle equipped with a motor unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the Director. The Director may adopt rules and regulations covering the types and specifications of the helmets and to establish and maintain a list of approved helmets that meet the specifications as established hereunder. Anyone who violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500.

  • (b)

    • (1) Any person regularly engaged in the business of renting or selling motorcycles or bicycles equipped with a motor shall provide a helmet to the renter or purchaser of the motorcycle or bicycle and a helmet for any passenger intending to ride the motorcycle or bicycle, unless the renter or purchaser presents a helmet for his and any present passenger's use and protection. No seller or renter of motorcycles or bicycles is required to provide a helmet for any passenger not present when the motorcycle or bicycle is rented.

    • (2) Anyone who violates this subsection is subject to penalty not in excess of $5000.


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