Daniel Soares wrote:
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Dear Cecil,
Per NY State law, all bicyclists age one through 13 are required to wear
approved bicycle helmets when they are operators or passengers on bicycles
(Sec.
1238 (5)). Child passengers one through four must wear approved bicycle
helmets
and ride in child safety seats. Children under one year old are prohibited
from
being transported on a bicycle (Sec. 1238 (1)(2)). Any person who violates
these
provisions is subject to a fine of up to $50 dollars Sec. 1238 (3), (6) (a)).
The law directs a police officer to issue a summons for such a violation to
the
parent or guardian of the child but never to the child (Sec. 1238 (8)).
Certain localities within the State of New York have passed local ordinances
regarding helmet use. For example, Rockland and Erie Counties require all
people
riding bicycles on county property, regardless of age, to wear an approved
bicycle helmet.
See the section: "What protective equipment is required for bicyclists" -
http://www.dot.state.ny.us/pubtrans/share.html
Seems to me that this requirement extends even to riding on personal property.
Regards,
Daniel Soares
Islip, NY
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Dear Mr. Soares,
Thanks for that detailed information. I have received similar (private)
e-mails from others describing strict rules in almost all countries
regarding the compulsory use of helmets by cyclists. I think we should
approach the Government to make such rules for cyclists in Goa too.
Specially the younger cyclists whose precious lives are at risk. I hope all
the GoaNetters who so strongly support Mandatory Helmets for Motorcyclists
will come forward to support this petition to the Goa Government to make
helmets compulsory for all Cyclists too.
Cecil
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