§ 9.38.200. Wearing of bicycle helmets.


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  • Wearing a bicycle helmet is mandatory for any person 15 years of age or younger when on a bicycle in public places. Public places include, but are not limited to, streets, sidewalks, pathways, trails, parking lots and skate parks. Failure to wear a bicycle helmet or other protective headgear is a traffic violation which shall result in a warning for a first offense and which carries a fine of $25.00 for each subsequent offense. The fine may be waived if proof that a bicycle helmet has been obtained is presented to the Anchorage Police Department.

(AO No. 2005-77, § 11, 11-22-05)