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1238 – 1238 | New York Law

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1238 – 1238

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 1238

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NY VAT § 1238 - Passengers on bicycles under one year of age prohibited; passengers and operators under fourteen years of age to wear protective headgear 1238. Passengers on bicycles under one year of age prohibited; passengers and operators under fourteen years of age to wear protective headgear. 1. No person operating a bicycle shall allow a person who is under one year of age to ride as a passenger on a bicycle nor shall such person be carried in a pack fastened to the opera

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 1238 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.