HB0285 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB0285

Introduced 01/28/11, by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/11-1404

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that every operator and passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle who is age 26 or younger must wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-1404 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-1404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404)

Sec. 11-1404. Special equipment for persons riding motorcycles, motor driven cycles, or mopeds.

(a) The operator and every passenger of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped must wear a helmet which meets the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, and must and every passenger thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield. The helmet requirement contained in this subsection (a) shall only apply to persons age 26 or younger.

(b) For the purposes of this Section, glasses, goggles, and transparent shields are defined as follows:

"Glasses" means ordinary eye pieces such as spectacles or sunglasses worn before the eye, made of shatter-resistant material. Shatter-resistant material, as used in this Section, means material so manufactured, fabricated, or created that it substantially prevents shattering or flying when struck or broken.

"Goggles" means a device worn before the eyes, the predominant function of which is protecting the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. Goggles shall provide protection from the front and sides, and may or may not form a complete seal with the face.

"Transparent shield" means a windshield attached to the front of a motorcycle that extends above the eyes when an operator is seated in the normal, upright riding position, made of shatter-resistant material, or a shatter-resistant protective face shield that covers the wearer's eyes and face at least to a point approximately to the tip of the nose.

(c) Contact lenses are not acceptable eye protection devices.

(Source: P.A. 96-554, eff. 1-1-10.)