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Felipe
I was riding my bike to school without a helmet and I was given a ticket. The officer told me that I would be fined $50 and I would receive a ticket in the mail in 3 weeks. I finally received it and the fine said $197. I went online to the official website of California, SKIP DOWN TO PART E. So what is the deal with this huge fine, when it clearly states a ticket cannot be or $25?
(a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard, nor shall they wear in-line or roller skates, nor ride upon a bicycle, a nonmotorized scooter, or a skateboard as a passenger, upon a street, bikeway, as defined in Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other public bicycle path or trail unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities. This requirement also applies to a person who rides upon a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.
(b) Any helmet sold or offered for sale for use by operators and passengers of bicycles, nonmotorized scooters, skateboards, or in-line or roller skates shall be conspicuously labeled in accordance with the standard described in subdivision (a) which shall constitute the manufacturer's certification that the helmet conforms to the applicable safety standards.
(c) No person shall sell, or offer for sale, for use by an operator or passenger of a bicycle, nonmotorized scooter, skateboard, or in-line or roller skates any safety helmet which is not of a type meeting requirements established by this section.
(d) Any charge under this subdivision shall be dismissed when the person charged alleges in court, under oath, that the charge against the person is the first charge against that person under this subdivision, unless it is otherwise established in court that the charge is not the first charge against the person.
(e) Except as provided in subdivision (d), a violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25).
Answer
Your fine is $25. However, California places all sorts of assessments upon fines, which raises the cost of a $25 fine to close to $200. (If the officer had been right that the fine was $50, that would have cost almost $300.) However, if you can honestly declare in court under penalty of perjury that you have never been cited for this offense before, the charge must be dismissed.
Your fine is $25. However, California places all sorts of assessments upon fines, which raises the cost of a $25 fine to close to $200. (If the officer had been right that the fine was $50, that would have cost almost $300.) However, if you can honestly declare in court under penalty of perjury that you have never been cited for this offense before, the charge must be dismissed.
how do I sell a line of children bicycle helmets?
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I have an exclusive license to sell a line of uniquely designed and safe children bicycle helmets. Would like to now what is the best approach or channel to distribute these helmets. Any information appreciated.
Answer
First, if you want to sell in the U.S. the helmets must meet government safety rules. Contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission and make sure the helmets have met their requirements.
Second, most people will not buy a helmet unless it is ANSI or Snell approved. If your helmet is not, it will cost $$$ for the testing if you choose to have this certification.
Third, you will want to have excellent insurance coverage. Since you are new to this particular item the insurance companies will charge you top dollar until you get "experience".
Finally, you'll need to start knocking on doors and providing samples to dealers and distributors as well as attending safety and bicycle shows. Alternately, you might be able to talk a few local stores into carrying them on consignment until you get a name for yourself.
Yes, it is a long and expensive process, but if it was cheap and easy everyone would do it.
First, if you want to sell in the U.S. the helmets must meet government safety rules. Contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission and make sure the helmets have met their requirements.
Second, most people will not buy a helmet unless it is ANSI or Snell approved. If your helmet is not, it will cost $$$ for the testing if you choose to have this certification.
Third, you will want to have excellent insurance coverage. Since you are new to this particular item the insurance companies will charge you top dollar until you get "experience".
Finally, you'll need to start knocking on doors and providing samples to dealers and distributors as well as attending safety and bicycle shows. Alternately, you might be able to talk a few local stores into carrying them on consignment until you get a name for yourself.
Yes, it is a long and expensive process, but if it was cheap and easy everyone would do it.
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