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Helmets
Motorcycles
Helmets are mandatory for all riders.
Bicycles
All riders under the age of 14 are required to wear a helmet.
Headlights
Vehicles
Headlights must be turned on:
- When visibility is reduced to 1,000 feet or less.
- One half-hour after sunset until one half-hour before sunrise.
- Whenever using windshield wipers in rain or snow.
Motorcycles
Headlights must be on during the day.
Bicycles
A white headlight visible up to 500 feet and a red taillight visible up to 300 feet must be used when riding between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise.
Cell Phones
It is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. Hands-free cell phones, however, are legal.
Child Safety Seats
- Any child under four must ride in a federally-approved child safety seat that's properly secured by a safety belt or a universal child restraint anchorage system.
- Any child under four, but who weighs more than 40 pounds, may be secured in a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
- Any child who is four, five or six years old must be secured in a child safety seat or a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt. However, any child more more than four feet nine inches, or who exceeds 100 pounds, can instead use a seat belt equipped with both a lap belt and shoulder harness.
- If all safety seats are occupied, a child who would normally require a booster seat should instead be secured by a lap belt.
- Every rider under 16 must use a seat belt.
Reporting a Drunk or Dangerous Driver
Dial 911 if you suspect a driver of being drunk and/or dangerous. Provide the vehicle's license plate number, make, model, location and travel direction.
Reporting an Unattended Child Left Inside a Vehicle
If you harbor any reason to believe that an unattended child left inside a vehicle is at risk, do not hesitate to call 911. Remain with the vehicle until authorities arrive.
Reporting an Unattended Pet Left Inside a Vehicle
If you suspect that an unattended pet left inside a vehicle is in danger due to heat or cold, call the local police or animal control unit.
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