§ 66-28. Certain safety equipment for mopeds; effect of violation; penalty.

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Every person operating a moped, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-100, on a public street or highway in the town shall wear a face shield, safety glasses, or goggles of a type approved by the superintendent of state police or have his moped equipped with safety glass or a windshield at all times while operating such vehicle, and operators and passengers thereon, if any, shall wear protective helmets of a type approved by the superintendent. A violation of this section shall not constitute negligence, be considered in mitigation of damages of whatever nature, be admissible in evidence, or be the subject of comment by counsel in any action for the recovery of damages arising out of the operation, ownership, or maintenance of a moped or motor vehicle, nor shall anything in this section change any existing law, rule, or procedure pertaining to any such civil action. Any person who knowingly violates this section shall be guilty of a traffic infraction and be subject to a fine of not more than $50.00.

(Ord. of 5-24-2011)

(Ord. of 5-24-2011)

                    
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