46.37.535 - Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds -- Helmet requirements when rented.

Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds — Helmet requirements when rented.

It is unlawful for any person to rent out motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds unless the person also has on hand for rent helmets of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol.

     It shall be unlawful for any person to rent a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped unless the person has in his or her possession a helmet of a type approved by the state patrol, regardless of from whom the helmet is obtained.

[1990 c 270 § 8; 1987 c 330 § 733; 1986 c 113 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 56; 1967 c 232 § 10.]

Notes:Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

Short title -- 1990 c 270: See RCW 43.70.440.

Construction -- Application of rules -- Severability -- 1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.

Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.

License requirement for person renting motorcycle: RCW 46.20.220.