Governor of Florida Signs New Helmet Law

by Marianne St. Clair on June 23, 2009

Covernor Crist signed a new law in the state of Florida to protect children while riding horseback. Named after a 12 year old girl from Loxahatchee Florida who dies in 2006 while riding her horse without a helmet.

http://www.dailymotion.com/videox9oamd

The law states that children under the age of 16 must wear a helmet while riding on roads or right a ways and also while taking lessons. The fine for those who do not adhere will be $500.

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Tagged as: Danielle Herb, Helmet Safety, Nicole's Law, WCTV

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