HB 6114

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Child Bicycle Helmet Safety Law. Provides that it is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, multipurpose public path, or other public right-of-way unless at all times when the person is so-engaged he or she wears a protective bicycle helmet of good fit fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, multipurpose public path, or other public right-of-way unless (i) the person is able to maintain an erect, seated position on the bicycle and is at least one year of age, (ii) the person is properly seated alone on a saddle seat, or (iii) with respect to any person who weighs fewer than 40 pounds, or is less than 40 inches in height, the person can be and is properly seated in and adequately secured to a bicycle safety seat. Provides that it is a civil offense for any parent or legal guardian of a person below the age of 18 to permit the person to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle in an unlawful manner. Provides that it is unlawful to rent or lease any bicycle to or for the use of any person under the age of 18 on a highway, multipurpose public path, or other public right-of-way unless certain conditions are met. Effective immediately.