Helmet rule likely to go on Bexley's books - Columbus Local News
By LAURA ENGLEHART
Bexley city officials are expected to impose a new law next week that would fine parents if their children are riding a bicycle in Bexley without a helmet, but not all officials agree they should intervene.
The city proposed an amendment last month to its bicycle and motorcycle laws that would require children under 16 to wear a helmet while operating a bicycle on a city street, sidewalk or alley.
Parents of children caught riding without a helmet would pay a $25 fine; however, the offense would not be considered criminal, according to the proposal.
City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed amendment at its Tuesday, July 27 meeting with a unanimous recommendation from Safety Committee members to approve the new rules.
The city proposed an amendment last month to its bicycle and motorcycle laws that would require children under 16 to wear a helmet while operating a bicycle on a city street, sidewalk or alley.
Parents of children caught riding without a helmet would pay a $25 fine; however, the offense would not be considered criminal, according to the proposal.
City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed amendment at its Tuesday, July 27 meeting with a unanimous recommendation from Safety Committee members to approve the new rules.
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