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H.B. 158

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MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW AMENDMENTS

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2009 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Neil A. Hansen

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill modifies the Motor Vehicles Code by amending provisions relating to
             10      motorcycle operator protective headgear requirements.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    provides that a person may not operate or ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven
             14      cycle on a highway in this state unless the person is wearing protective headgear if:
             15              .    another person under 21 years of age is also riding on the motorcycle or
             16      motor-driven cycle;
             17              .    the operator of the motorcycle holds a motorcycle learner permit; or
             18              .    the motorcycle is being operated within the city limits of a city of the first,
             19      second, or third class with an exception;
             20          .    provides that a person under 21 years of a age, rather than 18 years of age, may not
             21      operate or ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on a highway in this state
             22      unless the person is wearing:
             23              .    protective headgear with a continuous solid chin bar; and
             24              .    protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield unless the motorcycle or
             25      motor-driven cycle is equipped with a protective windshield;
             26          .    grants the Department of Public Safety rulemaking authority to establish standards
             27      for approved protective headgear, glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields; and


             28          .    makes technical changes.
             29      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             30          None
             31      Other Special Clauses:
             32          None
             33      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             34      AMENDS:
             35          41-6a-1505, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 86
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             37      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             38          Section 1. Section 41-6a-1505 is amended to read:
             39           41-6a-1505. Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Protective headgear -- Closed
             40      cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal
             41      assistive mobility devices.
             42          (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a person may not operate or ride on a
             43      motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on a highway in this state unless the person is wearing
             44      protective headgear that complies with the specifications adopted under Subsection (4) if:
             45          (i) another person under 21 years of age is also riding on the motorcycle or
             46      motor-driven cycle as the operator or a passenger;
             47          (ii) the operator of the motorcycle holds a motorcycle learner permit issued in
             48      accordance with Section 53-3-210.6 ; or
             49          (iii) the motorcycle is being operated within the city limits of a city of the first, second,
             50      or third class.
             51          (b) The requirement under Subsection (1)(a)(iii) to wear protective headgear while
             52      operating a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle within the city limits of a city of the first, second,
             53      or third class does not apply if:
             54          (i) the operator is traveling on an interstate highway passing through a city described in
             55      Subsection (1)(a)(iii); and
             56          (ii) the operator does not exit the interstate highway within the city limits of a city
             57      described in Subsection (1)(a)(iii).
             58          [(1)] (2) A person under the age of [18] 21 may not operate or ride on a motorcycle or


             59      motor-driven cycle on a highway unless the person is wearing:
             60          (a) protective headgear which complies with specifications adopted under Subsection
             61      [(3).] (4) and has a continuous solid chin bar; and
             62          (b) protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield of a type approved by the
             63      department unless the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is equipped with a protective
             64      windshield.
             65          [(2)] (3) This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab.
             66          [(3)] (4) The following standards and specifications for protective headgear are
             67      adopted:
             68          (a) 49 C.F.R. 571.218 related to protective headgear for motorcycles; and
             69          (b) 49 C.F.R. 1203 related to protective headgear for bicycles, motor assisted scooters,
             70      and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
             71          (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
             72      department shall make rules establishing standards for approved:
             73          (a) protective headgear required under this section; and
             74          (b) protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent face shield required under Subsection
             75      (2)(b).




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