§ 27-127. Operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, motorized skateboards or scooters, and electric power-assisted bicycles on public streets; safety equipment required.  


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  • (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.