The bill aims to amend the motorcycle safety equipment regulations in West Virginia by removing the existing helmet requirement for operators and passengers of motorcycles and motor-driven cycles. Specifically, it deletes the stipulation that mandates individuals to wear a protective helmet while riding. Additionally, the bill modifies other safety equipment requirements, including the specifications for eyewear and the positioning of handlebars, while maintaining certain safety standards for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds.

In the revised language, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the operation of motorcycles, such as the requirement for operators to ride in a seated position and the stipulation that motorcycles must be equipped with a rearview mirror. It also clarifies that individuals with a valid driver's license operating a fully enclosed autocycle are exempt from these safety equipment provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the freedom of motorcyclists by eliminating the mandatory helmet law while still enforcing other safety measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-15-44