The proposed bill HB2750 amends existing Arizona law regarding helmet requirements for motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and motor-driven cycle operators and passengers. Under current law, individuals under 18 years of age are required to wear a protective helmet at all times. The new bill allows law enforcement officers to issue citations specifically to operators or passengers who are 16 or 17 years old for not wearing a helmet. Additionally, it specifies that operators aged 16 or older can be cited if they have a passenger under 16 who is not wearing a helmet, or if they themselves are not wearing a helmet while carrying a passenger under 16.

The bill also introduces exemptions from the helmet requirement for certain vehicles, including agricultural vehicles when engaged in agricultural work and recreational off-highway vehicles that meet specific criteria. This contrasts with the current law, which does not provide these specific exemptions. Overall, the bill narrows the age range for helmet citations and expands the circumstances under which helmet use is not mandated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-964
House Engrossed Version: 28-964