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SB698: Motorcycle helmets; penalty for failure to wear a helmet.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Chap Petersen (D-34)
Chap Petersen
(D-34)
Fairfax, VA
Served: 2008–
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Became Law |
Status
01/24/2008: passed committee
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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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/28/2008, 01/29/2008, 01/29/2008, 01/30/2008, 01/30/2008 and 01/31/2008.
Poll Results
5 votes
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Comments
Bad, Bad bill
Depends if you're on the transplant list or not :). Wear your helmet if you don't want to be a donor before your time....