29-A §2321. Short title

§2321. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “Bicycle and Roller Skis Safety Education Act.”   [PL 2009, c. 484, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §9 (AMD).

29-A §2322. Definitions

§2322. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] 1.  Bicycle.  “Bicycle” means a vehicle primarily propelled by human power, operated by a person usually seated on a seat and driven on the ground on wheels by the […]

29-A §2323. Bicyclist and roller skier helmet use; passenger seat use

§2323. Bicyclist and roller skier helmet use; passenger seat use 1.  Use of helmet.  A person under 16 years of age who is an operator or a passenger on a bicycle or an operator of roller skis on a public roadway or a public bikeway shall wear a helmet of good fit, positioned properly and […]

29-A §2324. Obligation of rental businesses

§2324. Obligation of rental businesses A person who is in the business of renting bicycles or roller skis shall post or make available to a person renting a bicycle or roller skis a written notice explaining the provisions of this chapter and shall provide an appropriate helmet to an operator or passenger who is under […]

29-A §2325. Limitation of liability

§2325. Limitation of liability A person who is in the business of selling or renting bicycles or roller skis who complies with this chapter is not liable in a civil suit for damages for any physical injuries sustained by an operator or bicycle passenger as a result of the operator’s or passenger’s failure to use […]

29-A §2326. Education; violations and enforcement

§2326. Education; violations and enforcement A person who violates section 2323, subsection 1 commits a traffic infraction.   [PL 2013, c. 482, §5 (AMD).] 1.  Education.  For a first violation of section 2323, subsection 1, a law enforcement officer may provide safety information to the person. The officer may also inform that person’s parent or […]

29-A §2327. Exemption

§2327. Exemption Bicycle taxi passengers are exempt from this Act.   [PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW).

29-A §2328. Evidence

§2328. Evidence In an accident involving a bicycle or a roller skier, the nonuse of a helmet by the operator or passenger is not admissible as evidence in a civil or criminal trial.   [PL 2009, c. 484, §15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 331, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 484, §15 (AMD).