Post by Logan on Feb 20, 2017 23:24:43 GMT -6
HARTFORD, CT — Proposed legislation to require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets, regardless of age, met with stiff opposition by bikers at a public hearing on Wednesday.
The bill, HB 6048, is being proposed by Rep. Tony Guerrera, co-chairman of the Transportation Committee, which held the hearing at the Legislative Office Building.
Currently, Connecticut requires those under the age of 18 to wear a helmet if they’re on a motorcycle.
Guerrera said he had some constituents ask him to take up the legislation this year, even though there have been similar attempts to pass legislation in the past that have failed.
Read more: www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/motorcyclists_object_to_mandatory_helmet_law_proposal/
The bill, HB 6048, is being proposed by Rep. Tony Guerrera, co-chairman of the Transportation Committee, which held the hearing at the Legislative Office Building.
Currently, Connecticut requires those under the age of 18 to wear a helmet if they’re on a motorcycle.
Guerrera said he had some constituents ask him to take up the legislation this year, even though there have been similar attempts to pass legislation in the past that have failed.
Read more: www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/motorcyclists_object_to_mandatory_helmet_law_proposal/