NC H407

Requires helmet and eye protection for all persons operating all-terrain vehicles on public streets, highways, or public vehicular areas, regardless of age.

Requires helmet and eye protection for persons under 18 years of age operating all-terrain vehicles off public streets, highways, or public vehicular areas.

Removes helmet requirement for persons 18 years of age or older operating all-terrain vehicles off public property.

Allows utility company employees under 18 years old to wear alternative head protection meeting Occupational Safety and Health standards while performing power line inspections.

Exempts persons 16 years or older from helmet requirements when lawfully operating all-terrain vehicles in ocean beach areas subject to public trust rights.