Entry for February 22, 2008 HELMET BILL
Bill Status of SB2801 95th General Assembly
Short Description: VEH CD-CYCLE HELMET-AGE 16
Senate Sponsors Sen. Don Harmon Last Action | Date | Chamber | Action |
| 2/15/2008 | Senate | Referred to Rules |
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Provides that a person may not transport a child under 16 years of age as a passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle unless: the child is wearing protective headgear and the chin strap is properly fastened; or the person is the child's parent or legal guardian and the person is carrying a Child Passenger Permit. Provides that a parent or legal guardian of a child under 16 years of age may apply to the Secretary of State for a Child Passenger Permit to allow the child named in the Child Passenger Permit to be a passenger of that parent or legal guardian on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle without wearing protective headgear. Contains provisions regarding: fees; issuance; validity; display; altered, counterfeit, or otherwise invalid permits; confiscation; penalties; and other matters. The part not in the description is that the permit is $100 and is only good for one child. If you have more than one you need a permit for each one. Pretty complicated enforcement system.
