Richmond |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 27. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article V. OPERATION OF VEHICLES GENERALLY |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 27-127. Operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, motorized skateboards or scooters, and electric power-assisted bicycles on public streets; safety equipment required.
(a)
Every person 14 years of age or younger shall wear a protective helmet that at least meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard whenever riding or being carried on a bicycle, an electric personal assistive mobility device, a toy vehicle, or an electric power-assisted bicycle on any highway as defined in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-100, sidewalk, or public bicycle path.
(b)
Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $25.00. However, such fine shall be suspended:
(1)
For first-time violators; and
(2)
For violators who, subsequent to the violation but prior to imposition of the fine, purchase helmets of the type required by this section.
(Code 1993, § 28-112; Code 2004, § 102-157; Ord. No. 2006-207-229, § 2, 9-11-2006)
State Law reference— Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-906.1.
(Code 1993, § 28-112; Code 2004, § 102-157; Ord. No. 2006-207-229, § 2, 9-11-2006)
State law reference
Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-906.1.