Allows first-time offenders to pay the fine or provide proof to the court that they have the required helmet. States that the parents of children under 12 years of age, not the children, will be cited for the violation. Provides further that children who are between 12 years of age and 16 years of age may be cited or, in the alternative, that their parents may be cited. Exempts from these requirements any person whose religious beliefs would be violated if they were to wear a helmet. Exempts from these requirements any person operating or riding a bicycle in any city, county, or city and county that has enacted traffic regulations prohibiting children under 16 years of age from bicycling without a helmet.
Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate material to be deleted from existing statute. Page 2 shall not be admissible to reduce damages or as a defense to an action brought by or on behalf of an injured or deceased bicyclist or bicycle passenger or their survivors. Authorizes the department of public safety to establish a statewide education program concerning the importance of helmet use for bicyclists. Effective date - applicability .