Requires helmet while operating bicycle, scooter, or motorized scooter.

This proposed New Jersey bill (S 1960) requires all riders under age 17 to wear a certified helmet while operating bicycles, scooters, or motorized scooters on public property. It mandates that bike shops post clear signs about the helmet law and provide helmets for minors renting bikes, with fines for noncompliance. Exemptions apply for riding on trails or closed roads designated for bicycles only, but not near active traffic. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (introduced January 9, 2024).