6199.E AMH HC SANC 1

ESB 6199 - H COMM AMDS

By Committee on Health Care

     On page 3, line 8, after "(3)" strike the remainder of the subsection and insert "Failure to comply with the requirements of this section does not constitute fault, nor is such failure admissible as evidence of fault in a civil action."

On page 3, line 28, after "issued" insert "except for persons under the age of 16"

On page 3, line 28, after "violator" insert "age 16 or older"

     On page 3, line 35, after "(4)" strike the remainder of the subsection and insert "No person under the age of 16 violating section 2 of this act shall be subject to a traffic infraction.  In lieu of a traffic infraction for a person under the age of 16, law enforcement officers shall provide to the violator written information about the importance of wearing helmets, where helmets may be purchased or obtained at little or no cost, and the contents of the law.  Law enforcement officers shall encourage the violator to share this information with his or her parent or guardian."