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FL S0118
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Requires bicycle helmets for riders and passengers under 16 years old to meet the federal safety standard 16 C.F.R. part 1203, effective October 1, 2011
- Allows helmets purchased before October 1, 2011 that meet ANSI Z 90.4, Snell Memorial Foundation 1984 standards, or other nationally recognized standards to be worn until January 1, 2015
- Authorizes law enforcement to issue a bicycle safety brochure and verbal warning for lighting equipment violations, or issue a citation with a pedestrian violation fine under s. 318.18
- Requires dismissal of charges for first-time bicycle lighting violations upon proof of purchase and installation of proper lighting equipment
- Maintains existing bicycle lighting requirements: white front light visible 500 feet ahead and red rear light/reflector visible 600 feet behind for use between sunset and sunrise
Legislative Description
Bicycle Safety
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice2/23/2011
Transportation11/29/2010
Full Bill Text
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