Colorado HB 1147 Helmet Law Aims to Stop Careless Minors From Themselves
Example of innocent child playing recklessly while uncaring parents stand by
Have you seen situations across Colorado like this…(R rated – for possible injury)
While I typically hate to post photos of such dangerous situations, the current epidemic of children operating non-motorized vehicles has gotten out of control.
Fortunately, as the Post reports, “Bill sponsor Rep. John Kefalas, D-Fort Collins, promoted House Bill 1147 as a way to prevent life-changing brain injuries in children.”
This bill would include the, “Use of a bicycle helmet or other appropriate helmet for children ages 2 through 17 while using a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or inline skates on public streets.”
In a rare bi-partisan event, the Post also reports that, ”Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, said that if the state is going to protect noggins, it might as well protect other sensitive parts, and he backed an amendment requiring boys to wear a ‘crush-resistant athletic cup’ as well.”
Example of innocent child protected by the state of Colorado
Since we have bi-partisan support to save Colorado’s little noggins (and maybe family jewels) we might as well go further and make it mandatory for all children on public and private streets. What’s good for the two year old peddling his tricycle on the sidewalk surely must be good for the one year old infant learning to walk.
With new laws comes new enforcement as well and don’t fear as the bill provides for stiff penalties for helmet law breakers. As Denver Daily reports under the bill, law enforcement officers could issue an “informational traffic citation” to minors aged 2-18 who are riding bikes on public streets without a helmet.
Colorado’s finest will soon be able to patrol the streets ridding Colorado of dangerous minors daring to roll their HotWheels down the sidewalk without the proper protection. Well, actually, that’s not true entirely. HB 1147 would only allow an “informational traffic citation” which has no real legal consequences but police will still be allowed to scare the crap out of the kids and that might just be enough to end the “Death Race” on Colorado’s streets.
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