§ 21-47. Bicycle helmets.

(a)

Every person fourteen (14) years of age or younger shall wear a protective helmet that meets the standards promulgated by the American National Standards Institute or the Snell Memorial Foundation whenever riding or being carried on a bicycle on any highway as defined in section 46.2-100, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, sidewalk, or public bicycle path.

(b)

Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). However, such fine shall be suspended for:

(1)

First-time violators; and

(2)

For violators who, subsequent to the violation but prior to imposition of the fine, purchase helmets of the type required by this section.

(Ord. No. 34851, § 1, 6-19-00)

(Ord. No. 34851, § 1, 6-19-00)