Fayette Headgear Required: Motorcycles or Motortricycles ordinance (§ 370.190)

A. Every person under twenty-six (26) years of age who is operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in this Title, upon any highway of this City shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion; except that any person twenty-six (26) years of age or older operating any motorcycle or motortricycle who has been issued an instruction permit shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the Director of Revenue or the Director's authorized officers and agents. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with this Subsection.

B. The penalty for failure to wear protective headgear as required by Subsection (A) of this Section shall be deemed an ordinance violation for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be imposed. Notwithstanding all other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary, no court costs shall be imposed upon any person due to such violation. No points shall be assessed pursuant to Section 302.302, RSMo., for a failure to wear such protective headgear.

C. A person operating or riding in an autocycle may not be required to wear protective headgear.