(EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 303.99 for general Traffic Code penalty.)
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 303.99, any parent or legal guardian violating any requirement set forth in Section 373.09(b) shall be fined ten dollars ($10.00) or be required to perform two hours in community service related to a child injury prevention program which includes injury prevention education or both fined and required to perform such community service. Notwithstanding the provisions of West Virginia Code 8-11-1, no court costs may be assessed to any person violating the requirements of Section 373.09(b).
(b) In the case of a first violation of Section 373.09(b), the court may waive the fine upon receipt of satisfactory proof that the person has a helmet or within a reasonable time from the date of the violation, purchased or otherwise obtained, a protective bicycle helmet.
(c) It is an absolute defense to a charge for a violation of Section 373.09 that a parent or legal guardian is unable to pay for the protective bicycle helmet. Inability to pay may be demonstrated by the filing of a financial affidavit in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 59-2-1(c). Any person who demonstrates inability to pay shall be referred to the Governor’s highway safety program for assistance in obtaining the appropriate helmet or helmets.
(WVaC 17C-11A-7)
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