HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 91-003 N.C.S. 01/07/19911 JAN '7199
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of the City of Petaluma, California
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SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REQUIRING
MANDATORY HELMET USAGE FOR ALL
AGES OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
WHEREAS, Unhelmeted motorcycle riders are likely to incur fatal injuries resulting from traffic
accidents; and,
WHEREAS, A recent University of Southern California study of 900 motorcycle accidents
concluded that safety helmet use was the single most important factor governing
survival; and
WHEREAS, Head injuries are the leading cause of death from motorcycle crashes; and,
WHEREAS, Motorcycle crashes result in 13 % of all motor-vehicle deaths; and,
WHEREAS, It has been estimated that the potential cost to the public in Southern California
alone may be as much as $100,000,000 to cover medical expenses for brain. injured
cyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma City Council as follows:
L Urges the State Legislators to support Assembly Bill 7 as introduced by
Assemblyman Richard Floyd; and,
2. Reaffirms the support of the City of Petaluma for mandatory helmet usage
for all ages of motorcycle operators and passengers on California public streets and
roadways.
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
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) Q,~X~l~ meeting form
on the ..-.-._7.x1..-...-..... day of ..............~Ia11ua>?.y.....---...............-..-., 19..~~.., by the
following vote:. ~' i t--•--...-
City Attorney
AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Nelson, Vice Mayor Cavanagh, Mayor llilligoss
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ABSENT: Sobel
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City Clerk
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