New York S09361 requires operators of bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and motor-driven cycles to wear protective head gear.
New York S09361 amends the vehicle and traffic law to mandate that operators of bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and motor-driven cycles wear protective head gear regardless of age. The law specifies that wearing a helmet means having a properly fitting helmet fixed securely on the head with the helmet straps securely fastened. This requirement applies to all individuals operating these vehicles, ensuring safety standards are met across the board.
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