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H.B. 93

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MOTORCYCLE AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE

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AMENDMENTS

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2010 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Ronda Rudd Menlove

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Senate Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the Motor Vehicles Code by amending provisions relating to wearing
             11      protective headgear while operating a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or off-highway
             12      vehicle.
             13      Highlighted Provisions:
             14          This bill:
             15          .    provides that a court shall waive $10 of a fine charged to a person operating a
             16      motorcycle or motor-driven cycle for a moving traffic violation if the person was:
             17              .    18 years of age or older at the time of operation; and
             18              .    wearing protective headgear at the time of operation;
             19          .    provides that a court shall waive $10 of a fine charged for certain violations to a
             20      person operating an off-highway vehicle on public land if the person was:
             21              .    18 years of age or older at the time of operation; and
             22              .    wearing protective headgear at the time of operation; and
             23          .    makes technical changes.
             24      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             25          None
             26      Other Special Clauses:
             27          None


             28      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             29      AMENDS:
             30          41-6a-1505, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 86
             31          41-22-10.8, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 148
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             33      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             34          Section 1. Section 41-6a-1505 is amended to read:
             35           41-6a-1505. Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle -- Protective headgear -- Closed
             36      cab excepted -- Electric assisted bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal
             37      assistive mobility devices.
             38          (1) A person under the age of 18 may not operate or ride on a motorcycle or
             39      motor-driven cycle on a highway unless the person is wearing protective headgear which
             40      complies with specifications adopted under Subsection (3).
             41          (2) This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab.
             42          (3) The following standards and specifications for protective headgear are adopted:
             43          (a) 49 C.F.R. 571.218 related to protective headgear for motorcycles; and
             44          (b) 49 C.F.R. 1203 related to protective headgear for bicycles, motor assisted scooters,
             45      and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
             46          (4) A court shall waive $10 of a fine charged to a person operating a motorcycle or
             47      motor-driven cycle for a moving traffic violation if the person was:
             48          (a) 18 years of age or older at the time of operation; and
             49          (b) wearing protective headgear that complies with the specifications adopted under
             50      Subsection (3) at the time of operation.
             51          Section 2. Section 41-22-10.8 is amended to read:
             52           41-22-10.8. Protective headgear requirements -- Owner duty -- Penalty for
             53      violation.
             54          (1) A person under the age of 18 may not operate or ride on all-terrain type I vehicles,
             55      snowmobiles, or motorcycles on public land unless the person is wearing a properly fitted and
             56      fastened, United States Department of Transportation safety-rated protective headgear designed
             57      for motorized vehicle use.
             58          (2) The owner of an off-highway vehicle or any other person may not give permission


             59      to a person who is under 18 years of age to operate or ride on an off-highway vehicle in
             60      violation of this section.
             61          (3) An operator and passengers of off-highway implements of husbandry operated in
             62      the manner prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5 (3) and (4) are exempt from the requirements
             63      of this section.
             64          (4) Any person convicted of violations of this section is guilty of an infraction and
             65      shall be fined not more than $50 per offense.
             66          (5) A court shall waive $10 of a fine charged for a violation of Title 41, Chapter 22,
             67      Off-Highway Vehicles, to a person operating an off-highway vehicle on public land if the
             68      person was:
             69          (a) 18 years of age or older at the time of operation; and
             70          (b) wearing protective headgear that complies with the requirements described under
             71      Subsection (1) at the time of operation.




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