In Georgia, is it illegal to ride a bicycle without a helmet?

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Tony Tsui

I want to get a new bicycle to ride recreationally. I will only be riding on neighborhood roads and at parks. I will not use it as a mean of transportation or on public roads.

Answer
A full FORTY-FIVE percent of all cycling accidents are "solo falls". No one else or nothing else involved.
http://thinkbicyclingblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/kaplan_bike_crash_causes.jpg
So unless all the streets in your neighborhood are lined with marshmallows - wear a helmet. Most people who don't like helmets do so because they're too hot. Easily cured. Don't buy a cheapo one from Wally World! Get a good one with lots of ventilation either at a local bike shop or Amazon.com.
Good - http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/transfer.html
Good - http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/indicator.html
Better - http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/rift.html
REAL good! - http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/savant.html

Georgia Bicycle Laws - as simple as using GOOGLE!
http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/docs/gabicyclelawenforcementguide.pdf
Georgia helmet law.
"No person under the age of 16 years shall operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, or sidewalk under the jurisdiction or control of this state or any local political subdivision thereof without wearing a bicycle helmet."
http://asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/helmet/helm_ga.htm

What are the laws in California of using a Scooter of 108cc engine?

SolidSnake

I want to buy a 2010 Honda Elite 110 which has a 108cc engine.
I am wondering what are the laws of owning and riding that scooter.

Also additional: Do you need to buy insurance, and pay another fees?

Answer
See link below.

"A motor-driven cycle is a motorcycle whose motor displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters."

"Motorcycles, Motor-Driven Cycles, Motorized Bicycles/Mopeds (Section 406(a) VC ) - A helmet meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218, self-certified by the manufacturer and displaying a 'DOT' emblem must be worn by all riders of motocycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles/mopeds."

"Motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized bicycle/moped (Section 406(a) VC)

Must obtain an M-1 or M-2 endorsement on a driver's license.
M-1 allows the driver to operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle and moped
M-2 allows for operation of a moped or motorized bicycle only.
To obtain an M-1 or M-2 endorsement, the driver must:
Pass the appropriate written exam
Pass riding skills test (DMV will accept certificate of competence from an approved novice motorcyclist training program instead of skills test, such as the California Motorcyclist Safety Program).
If the individual is under 21 years of age, mandatory successful completion of a Basic Rider education course approved by the CHP is required, such as the Basic Rider course available through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program."
I am certain you will need insurance.
Good Luck

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