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Sec. 7-7. Evidence of negligence.

Montgomery County, Md., Code § 7-7 (2026)

Sec. 7-7. Evidence of negligence.Copy Citation

Failure of a person to use a bicycle helmet as required by this Chapter, or evidence that a parent or guardian of a minor knowingly allowed the minor to violate a bicycle helmet requirement of this Chapter, 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.