New helmet bills: SB 2535 & SB 2536 Abate of Illinois legislative bulletin

96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2536
Introduced 1/12/2010, by Sen. Donne E. Trotter

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require every operator and passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped to wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards and is properly fastened under the person's chin with a chin strap. Effective January 1, 2011.

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-1404 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-1404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404)
Sec. 11-1404. Special equipment for persons riding motorcycles, motor driven cycles, or mopeds.
(a) The operator and every passenger of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped must wear a helmet, which meets the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 and is properly fastened under the person's chin with a chin strap, and and every passenger thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield.
(b) For the purposes of this Section, glasses, goggles, and transparent shields are defined as follows:
"Glasses" means ordinary eye pieces such as spectacles or sunglasses worn before the eye, made of shatter-resistant material. Shatter-resistant material, as used in this Section, means material so manufactured, fabricated, or created that it substantially prevents shattering or flying when struck or broken.
"Goggles" means a device worn before the eyes, the predominant function of which is protecting the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. Goggles shall provide protection from the front and sides, and may or may not form a complete seal with the face.
"Transparent shield" means a windshield attached to the front of a motorcycle that extends above the eyes when an operator is seated in the normal, upright riding position, made of shatter-resistant material, or a shatter-resistant protective face shield that covers the wearer's eyes and face at least to a point approximately to the tip of the nose.
(c) Contact lenses are not acceptable eye protection devices.
(Source: P.A. 96-554, eff. 1-1-10.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2011.

96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2535

Introduced 1/12/2010, by Sen. Donne E. Trotter

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/11-1404 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require every operator and passenger under the age of 18 on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle to wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards and is properly fastened under the person's chin with a chin strap. Effective January 1, 2011.

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 11-1404 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-1404) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1404)
Sec. 11-1404. Special equipment for persons riding motorcycles, motor driven cycles, or mopeds.
(a) The operator of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped and every passenger thereon shall be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield.
(a-5) Any operator under the age of 18 and any passenger under the age of 18 of a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle must also must wear a helmet, which meets the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 and is properly fastened under the person's chin with a chin strap.
(b) For the purposes of this Section, glasses, goggles, and transparent shields are defined as follows:
"Glasses" means ordinary eye pieces such as spectacles or sunglasses worn before the eye, made of shatter-resistant material. Shatter-resistant material, as used in this Section, means material so manufactured, fabricated, or created that it substantially prevents shattering or flying when struck or broken.
"Goggles" means a device worn before the eyes, the predominant function of which is protecting the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. Goggles shall provide protection from the front and sides, and may or may not form a complete seal with the face.
"Transparent shield" means a windshield attached to the front of a motorcycle that extends above the eyes when an operator is seated in the normal, upright riding position, made of shatter-resistant material, or a shatter-resistant protective face shield that covers the wearer's eyes and face at least to a point approximately to the tip of the nose.
(c) Contact lenses are not acceptable eye protection devices.
(Source: P.A. 96-554, eff. 1-1-10.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2011.