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IN HB1342

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ben Smaltz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 9-18.1-14-11 to define "roll cage" as a framework of reinforcements fitted around a vehicle's passenger compartment to protect occupants from injury during rollover
  • Exempts individuals from helmet requirements when operating or riding on off-road vehicles equipped with a roll cage or closed roof and windshield
  • Exemption applies only when the off-road vehicle is operated on private property or on highways in counties, cities, or towns with adopted off-road vehicle ordinances
  • Exemption requires the off-road vehicle to be operated according to manufacturer's instructions
  • Violation of helmet requirements remains a Class C infraction
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Operation of off-road vehicles. Exempts individuals from the requirement of wearing a helmet while operating or riding on an off-road vehicle if the off-road vehicle is: (1) equipped with a roll cage, or closed roof and windshield; (2) operated on private property or on a highway in a county, city, or town with an off-road vehicle ordinance; and (3) operated according to manufacturer's instructions. Defines "roll cage".

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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