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FL S0416
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Requires bicycle riders and passengers under 16 years old to wear helmets meeting the federal safety standard 16 C.F.R. part 1203, effective October 1, 2010
- Allows helmets purchased before October 1, 2010, that meet ANSI Z 90.4, Snell Memorial Foundation 1984, or other nationally recognized standards to continue being worn until January 1, 2014
- Defines "passenger" to include children riding in trailers or semitrailers attached to bicycles
- Requires bicycles used between sunset and sunrise to have front white lights visible 500 feet ahead and rear red lights/reflectors visible 600 feet behind
- Allows law enforcement to issue brochures and verbal warnings for lighting violations, or citations with pedestrian violation fines; permits courts to dismiss first-time violations upon proof of proper lighting equipment installation
Legislative Description
Bicycle Safety/Helmets and Lighting Equipment [CPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Transportation
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation12/9/2009
Full Bill Text
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