Section 32A-24-1 – Short title.

This act [Chapter 32A, Article 24 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Child Helmet Safety Act”. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.

Section 32A-24-2 – Definitions.

As used in the Child Helmet Safety Act: A. “bicycle” means a human-powered vehicle with two wheels in tandem designed to transport, by the act of pedaling, one or more persons seated on one or more saddle seats on its frame and includes a human-powered vehicle designed to transport by the act of pedaling, which […]

Section 32A-24-3 – Helmet use requirements; civil penalty.

A. It is unlawful for a parent or legal guardian of a minor to knowingly permit that minor to operate or be a passenger on a bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard unless that minor wears a well-fitted protective bicycle helmet, fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. B. Except as provided […]

Section 32A-24-4 – Equipment sales or rentals.

A person engaged in the business of renting bicycles, skates, scooters or skateboards shall provide a protective helmet to a minor who will be an operator of or passenger on a rented bicycle, skates, scooter or skateboard if the minor does not already have a helmet in the minor’s possession. A reasonable fee may be […]

Section 32A-24-5 – Negligence.

Failure to wear a protective helmet shall not limit or apportion damages. History: Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 5. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 66, § 6 made the act effective July 1, 2007.