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MS HB1203
Bill
Status
5/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Requires motorcycle and motor scooter crash helmets to comply with federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 (49 CFR 571.218) established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Exempts parade participants aged 18 or older from the motorcycle helmet requirement when traveling at speeds not exceeding 30 miles per hour
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Expands off-road vehicle regulations to include "dirt bikes" in addition to ATVs, requiring operators on public property to have a valid driver's license or safety course certificate
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Mandates crash helmets for all persons under 16 years of age operating or riding on off-road vehicles on public property
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Adds definition of "instructor" to motor vehicle laws to include anyone providing Title 63-related instruction in person, recorded, or electronically transmitted
Legislative Description
Motorcycle crash helmets; revise certain laws regarding.
Last Action
Due From Governor 05/26/12
5/9/2012