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what are the laws regarding wearing helmets for bicycle riding in CA? Age?
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The LAW says minors (under 18 years old) MUST wear an approved helmet ONLY IF they are on a street or other public place. If youâre on private property, you can take whatever risks youâd like. The fine, if you get a ticket, is $25, and the FIRST charge can be dismissed.
Read the California Vehicle Code section 21212, regarding wearing bicycle helmets; violations and penalties:
(a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, or ride upon a bicycle 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 the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4 bicycle helmet standard), the Snell Memorial Foundation's Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, or the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM F-1447 standard). 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.
(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). The parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates this section shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for the amount of the fine imposed pursuant to this subdivision.
Happy Holidays and Good Luck!
NB: This answer does NOT address the legal liabilities of a rider, parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates CAVC § 21212(a), if that violator is injured!
The LAW says minors (under 18 years old) MUST wear an approved helmet ONLY IF they are on a street or other public place. If youâre on private property, you can take whatever risks youâd like. The fine, if you get a ticket, is $25, and the FIRST charge can be dismissed.
Read the California Vehicle Code section 21212, regarding wearing bicycle helmets; violations and penalties:
(a) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate a bicycle, or ride upon a bicycle 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 the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4 bicycle helmet standard), the Snell Memorial Foundation's Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, or the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM F-1447 standard). 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.
(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). The parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates this section shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for the amount of the fine imposed pursuant to this subdivision.
Happy Holidays and Good Luck!
NB: This answer does NOT address the legal liabilities of a rider, parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated minor whose conduct violates CAVC § 21212(a), if that violator is injured!
Why is it so hard to make wearing a bicycle helmet a law?
Doug
Seat belts are mandatory in all cars and its also illegal not to use it. Some states even require helmets on motor bikes. Why cant they make it a law to where a helmet when cycling. I've heard arguments like they cant tell you how to protect yourself because your life is your choice. Well its illegal to not wear a seat belt, its illegal to kill yourself, and its illegal to do many other dangerous things. According to those laws the government can decide the risks you take in life.
I am an avid cyclist and I always were a helmet. Its not uncomfortable and its not any real issue to have one. I have gotten in an accident before in which my head hit the ground. even with the helmet on I was still knocked out. This was also a very slow speed accident so any random kid could have the same thing happen and get killed because they didnt have a helmet.
Answer
Current US motorcycle and bicycle helmet laws.......
April 2010
Low-power cycle (LPC) is a generic term used by IIHS to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered an LPC. Twenty-two states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have bicycle helmet laws that require some young bicyclists to wear a helmet. Local law may require helmet use for some or all bicyclists.
So soon all states will have this law......
Current US motorcycle and bicycle helmet laws.......
April 2010
Low-power cycle (LPC) is a generic term used by IIHS to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered an LPC. Twenty-two states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have bicycle helmet laws that require some young bicyclists to wear a helmet. Local law may require helmet use for some or all bicyclists.
So soon all states will have this law......
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