HB 70 -- MOTORCYCLE HELMETS (Koller)

This bill requires only persons under 21 years of age to wear
protective headgear when operating or riding as a passenger on
any motorcycle or motortricycle.  Currently, all motorcyclists
are required to wear protective headgear.

Any person who receives a head injury while operating a
motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway in the state and
who was not wearing protective headgear during the time of the
injury will not be eligible for state aid or assistance for
medical treatment of these injuries.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:42 am