§17C-11A-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Bicycle Safety Act".

§17C-11A-2. Legislative Findings and Purpose

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (1) Disability and death of children resulting from injuries sustained in bicycling accidents are a serious threat to the public health, welfare and safety of the people of this state, and the prevention of such disability and death is a goal of such people;

§17C-11A-3. Definitions

As used in this article: (a) "Bicycle" means a human-powered vehicle with wheels designed to transport, by the action of pedaling, one or more persons seated on one or more saddle seats on its frame. Such term also includes a human-powered vehicle, and any attachment to such vehicle designed to transport by pedaling when the […]

§17C-11A-4. Requirements for Helmet Use

(a) It is unlawful for any person under fifteen years of age to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle or any attachment to a bicycle used on a public roadway, public bicycle path or other public right-of-way unless at all times when the person is so engaged he or she wears a protective […]

§17C-11A-5. Sale of Bicycle Helmets

Any helmet sold or offered for sale for use by operators and passengers of bicycles shall be conspicuously labeled in accordance with the standard described in subsection (f), section three of this article, which shall constitute the manufacturer's certification that the helmet conforms to the applicable safety standards.

§17C-11A-6. Civil Actions

A violation of section four of this article is not admissible as evidence of negligence or contributory negligence or comparative negligence in any civil action or proceeding for damages, and shall not be admissible in mitigation of damages.

§17C-11A-7. Penalties

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section one, article eighteen of this chapter, any parent or legal guardian violating any requirement set forth in section four of this article shall be fined $10 or be required to perform two hours in community service related to a child injury prevention program which includes injury prevention education or […]

§17C-11A-8. Ordinances

Nothing in this article shall limit the right of any municipality to enact an ordinance on the use of bicycle helmets.

§17C-11A-9. Bicycle Safety Program

(a) Commencing on July 1, 1996, the Governor's highway safety program shall initiate and conduct an educational and public awareness program designed to encourage people to comply with the requirements of this article. (b) The Governor's highway safety program shall make application for grants or any other funding to subsidize the costs of purchasing helmets […]