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Sec. 31-77. Evidence of negligence.

Montgomery County, Md., Code § 31-77 (2026)

Sec. 31-77. Evidence of negligence.Copy Citation

Failure of a person to use a helmet as required by this Article, or evidence that a parent or guardian of a minor knowingly allowed the minor to violate a helmet requirement of this Article, must not:
(a)
be considered evidence of negligence;
(b)
be considered evidence of contributory negligence;
(c)
limit liability of a party or an insurer; or
(d)
diminish recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle.