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FL S0334
Bill
Status
Failed
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Larcenia Bullard
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AI Summary
- Revise bicycle helmet safety standards to require federal safety standard 16 C.F.R. part 1203 for helmets purchased after October 1, 2012.
- Allow helmets meeting ANSI Z 90.4, Snell Memorial Foundation 1984 Standard, or other nationally recognized standards to continue being worn until January 1, 2016 if purchased before October 1, 2012.
- Require bicycle riders under 16 years of age to wear a properly fitted helmet fastened with a strap, including children in trailers or semitrailers attached to bicycles.
- Authorize law enforcement to issue a safety brochure and verbal warning for violations of bicycle lighting requirements, or issue citations with pedestrian violation fines under section 318.18.
- Allow courts to dismiss charges for first-time lighting equipment violations upon proof of purchase and installation of proper lighting.
Legislative Description
Bicycle Safety
Last Action
Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1223 (Ch.
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Budget12/9/2011
Transportation, Tourism, And Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee11/28/2011
Budget11/2/2011
Transportation10/4/2011
Full Bill Text
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