Motorcycle helmets; penalty for failure to wear a helmet. (SB698)
Introduced By
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✓ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✗ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Status
01/31/2008: failed senate
History
Date | Action |
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01/16/2008 | Presented and ordered printed 084838293 |
01/16/2008 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/24/2008 | Reported from Transportation (10-Y 4-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |
01/28/2008 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/29/2008 | Passed by for the day |
01/30/2008 | Read second time and engrossed |
01/31/2008 | Read third time and defeated by Senate (14-Y 25-N) (see vote tally) |
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....