North Carolina Bicycle Helmet Law
North Carolina passed a statute called the “Child Bicycle Safety Act” in 2001 to make bicycling safer for children in North Carolina.
This statute focuses on the requirements for helmet and restraining seat use and can be found at N.C.G.S. 20-179.9. The statute states that it is unlawful for a parent to allow a child under the age of 16 years old to ride a bicycle, or be a passenger on a bicycle, without a safety helmet. It is also requires a restrained seat for any person who weighs less than 40 pounds or is less than 40 inches tall.
It is also important to note that a violation of this statute cannot serve as the basis for liability or negligence.
If you or a family member have been injured in a North Carolina bicycle accident and you have questions about your legal rights, contact the North Carolina bicycle lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation. Our lawyers handle bicycle accident cases across North Carolina.
