House Sponsors: MURPHY. Short description: VEH CD-WEAR MOTORCYCLE HELMET Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require an operator and passenger of a motorcycle operated on a street or highway that has a maximum speed limit that exceeds 35 miles per hour or on public property in a county having a population of more than 500,000 to wear a helmet. Provides that a violation is a petty offense with a maximum fine of $100. Provides that the maximum fine is $200 if the person violates the helmet requirement 2 times within any 12 month period and $300 if the person violates the helmet requirement not less than 3 times within any 12 month period. Authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke the operator's driving privileges for violating the helmet requirement not less than 3 times within any 12 month period. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status