Tennessee § 55-52-104 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-52-104 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-52-104. Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to reduce the incidence of disability and death resulting from injuries incurred in bicycling accidents by requiring that, while riding on a bicycle on state highways, streets and sidewalks, all bicycle operators and passengers under sixteen (16) years of age wear approved protective bicycle helmets; that all bicycle passengers who weigh less than forty pounds (40 lbs.) or who are less than forty inches (40") in height be seated in separate restraining seats; and that no person who is unable to maintain an erect, seated position shall be a passenger in a bicycle restraining seat. Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 5; 1998, ch. 684, § 1; 2000, ch. 916, § 4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 55-52-104
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-52-104 cover?
Section 55-52-104 ("Purpose.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 55-52-104?
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