HB 339 Required Use of Protective Headgear - Oppose

This bill will require all cyclists but not moped riders to wear a helmet. (But § 21-1306.1 says moped rider must wear a helmet. So the moped bit is confusing/contradictory.)

1) I will add a new point to this discussion, motorcyclists get this with their mandatory helmet law:
§ 21-1306.1.(e) Failure to use required headgear; evidence; civil actions. --

• (1) The failure of an individual to wear protective headgear required under subsection (b) of this section may not:
• . (i) Be considered evidence of negligence;
• . (ii) Be considered evidence of contributory negligence;
• . (iii) Limit liability of a party or an insurer; or
• . (iv) Diminish recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a moped or motor scooter.