509ORDINANCE NO . .1 ~~: ~
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS
OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS TO WEAR
PROTECTIVE HELMETS: PROVIDING PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, many injuries occur to the drivers and
passengers of motorcycles and motor scooters due to the lack
of protective headgear;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS;
Section 1. From and after the passage of this
ordinance, all drivers and passengers of motorcycles and motor
scooters, as defined in Act No. 201 of the Acts of the General
Assembly of 1959, shall be required to wear protective head
helmets when operating or riding such motorcycles or motor scooters.
Section 2. Any person violating this ordinance shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined not less than S10.00 nor more than $50.00, or imprisoned
not more than thirty (30) days, or shall be both fined and
imprisoned.
Section 3. It being determined by the City Council
that this ordinance being necessary for preservation of the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of West Memphis, an emergency
is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
1966.
PASSED this ~~~ day of C~ c~~tc:~b<.K`. ,
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ATTESTS-~_ - MAYOR
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CITY CLERK