HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-050 N.C.S. 02/21/1989F~eSOIUtIOh No. 89-50 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING AB-55
MOTORCYCLE HELMET BILL
WHEREAS, in 1987 over 25,000 motorcyclists were injured and 744 were
killed; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated the average hospital bill of an injured
motorcyclist exceeds $17,000 and it has been said that
California taxpayers are paying more than 80% of those costs;
and,
WHEREAS, in California motorcyclists represent 3% of all passenger
vehicles, but are involved in 12% of injury accidents; and,
WHEREAS, unhelmetted riders have more than 2.5 times the number of
critical/fatal head injuries than helmeted riders experience;
and,
WHEREAS, mandatory helmet use would reduce motorcycle rider deaths
and the severity of injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of
Petaluma urges the California Legislature to pass AB-55 to modify the
existing Vehicle Code to require motorcyclists to wear approved safety
helmets.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
ial meetin fO
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (~~~~~~e ) g
on the ..------•--21st.... day of ......... February ............................. 19,..$9, by the ~~
following vote:
ty torney
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey, Balshaw, ®ice Mayor Davis, Mayor Hil goss
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None _ -
ATTEST: ......... ......... .. .- .-. ....... ~--. _
ity Clerk Mayor
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