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since 2007.
HB3077: Motorcyclists; wearing of helmets.
Chief Patron
Del.
Watkins Abbitt (I-59)
Watkins Abbitt
(I-59)
Appomattox, VA
Served: 1986–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Motorcycle helmets. Provides for a $25 civil penalty for the conviction of a motorcyclist who fails to wear a helmet. At present, a violation is a traffic infraction and punishable by a fine of up to $250.
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Poll Results
7 votes
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Comments
Reducing the fine is a start, I thought this bill would make it a secondary violation, meaning you can not be pulled over just for not wearing a helmet, that must have been a different bill that was killed. Next year the law should be repealed.
Nice. My insurance rates can go up become some morons decide to be stupid in the name of freedom.