Reglas sobre el uso de bicicletas, motocicletas y scooters en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si montas una bicicleta o motocicleta, debes sentarte en el asiento que tiene. Los menores de 19 años tienen que usar casco, y los mayores de 21 pueden no usarlo si cumplen ciertos requisitos.

Es como cuando vas en un auto: solo puedes llevar la cantidad de personas para las que hay asientos. Además, si eres menor, debes abrocharte el cinturón de seguridad.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, de 18 años, quiere andar en su scooter por la ciudad. Antes de salir, se asegura de usar su casco porque es menor de 19. Su amigo Carlos, que tiene 22 años, puede andar sin casco si tiene un seguro adecuado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 257.658 - Riding on seat of bicycle, motorcycle, moped, or electric personal assistive mobility device; number of persons; wearing of crash helmet; conditions; rules; requirements for autocycle Sec. 658. (1) A person propelling a bicycle or operating a motorcycle or moped shall not ride other than upon and astride a permanent and regular seat attached to that vehicle. (2) A bicycle or motorcycle shall not be used to carry more persons at 1 time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (3) An electric personal assistive mobility device shall not be used to carry more than 1 person at a time. (4) A person less than 19 years of age operating a moped on a public thoroughfare shall wear a crash helmet on his or her head. Except as provided in subsection (5), a person operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a crash helmet on his or her head. (5) The following conditions apply to a person 21 years of age or older operating or riding on a motorcycle, as applicable: (a) A person who is operating a motorcycle is not required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head if he or she has had a motorcycle endorsement on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license for not less than 2 years or the person passes a motorcycle safety course conducted under section 811a or 811b and satisfies the requirements of subdivision (c). (b) A person who is riding on a motorcycle is not required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head if the person or the operator of the motorcycle satisfies the requirements of subdivision (c). (c) A person who is operating a motorcycle and a person who is riding on a motorcycle are not required to wear crash helmets on their heads if the operator of the motorcycle or the rider has in effect security for the first-party medical benefits pa