Requisitos de seguridad para pasajeros en motocicletas en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si vas a montar en moto con un amigo, la ley dice que debe haber un lugar donde poner los pies y algo para agarrarse. Además, debes usar un casco y gafas de protección para estar seguro.

Es como cuando usas un cinturón de seguridad en el coche; te ayuda a estar más seguro en caso de un accidente.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Carlos lleva a su amiga Laura en su motocicleta. Antes de salir, Carlos se asegura de que su moto tenga reposapiés y un lugar para que Laura se agarre. Ambos llevan cascos y gafas de sol, cumpliendo así con la ley.

Penalidades

Si no cumples con estas normas, podrías recibir una multa o enfrentar consecuencias legales.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 3524 - Footrests And Handhold Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests and handhold for the passenger. (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1278, No.152, eff. 60 days) 75 Pa.C.S. 3525 - Protective Equipment For Motorcycle Riders (a) Protective headgear.--Except as provided in subsection (d), no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle) unless he is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the department. (b) Eye-protective devices.--No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab) unless he is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the department. (c) Approval of equipment.--The department may approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required under this section and may issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of the headgear and devices. The department shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved. (d) Exception.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the following: (1) The operator or any occupant of a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab. (2) A person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years. (3) A person 21 years of age or older who has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (4) The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection if the passenger is 21 years of age or older. (Feb.