§291-11 Riders and passengers under seven years of age on motorcycles and motor scooters prohibited; penalty.
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§291-11 Riders and passengers under seven years of age on motorcycles and motor scooters prohibited; penalty.
(a)It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motorcycle or motor scooter to carry as a passenger or to permit to ride thereon any person under the age of seven years.
(b)A driver of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall be permitted to carry as a passenger or permit to ride thereon any person under the age of seven years; provided that the motorcycle or motor scooter:
(1)Has three wheels;
(2)Is powered by an electric motor;
(3)Has a full body enclosed cab; and
(4)Has a seat belt assembly or a child restraint system for the driver and passenger;
and the operator and passenger uses the seat belt or child restraint system pursuant to sections 291-11.5 and 291-11.6.
(c)A motorcycle or motor scooter driver who violates this section shall be fined not more than $200. [L 1967, c 214, §20; HRS §291-11; am L 1968, c 48, §4; am L 1970, c 164, §3; am L 1994, c 120, §3]
Cross References
Riding on motorcycles, see §291C-152.