New York S03327 mandates protective headgear for operators of bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, and scooters under eighteen years old.

New York S03327 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require individuals under eighteen years old to wear protective headgear when operating bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, and scooters. The law increases the age requirement from fourteen to eighteen years. It also allows courts to waive fines for first-time violations if the violator can prove they purchased or rented a helmet after the violation but before the court appearance. The law does not apply to areas with local ordinances prohibiting such activities without helmets.

New York S03327 mandates protective headgear for operators of bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, and scooters under eighteen years old.

New York S03327 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require individuals under eighteen years old to wear protective headgear when operating bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, and scooters. The law increases the age requirement from fourteen to eighteen years. It also allows courts to waive fines for first-time violations if the violator can prove they purchased or rented a helmet after the violation but before the court appearance. The law does not apply to areas with local ordinances prohibiting such activities without helmets.