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Council introduces helmet requirement for under-18s on bikes and micro-mobility devices
Summary
Ordinance 2025-22, introduced for first reading, would require individuals under 18 to wear helmets when operating or riding bicycles, electric bicycles or low-speed micro-mobility devices. The measure follows a model based largely on a New Albany ordinance and includes warnings and fines; it was presented and scheduled for further readings.
The St. Marys City Council introduced Ordinance 2025-22 for first reading, a measure that would require helmets for people under 18 while operating or riding bicycles, electric bicycles and low-speed micro-mobility devices. The ordinance text cited sections of the city code (presented in the meeting as sections 3 7 3.17 and 3 7 3.18) and was modeled largely on a New Albany ordinance shown to council.
Council members noted the ordinance provides for a warning before fines are assessed and also applies penalties to adults who aid juveniles in failing to comply. The ordinance was presented for second reading at a subsequent meeting and no final adoption occurred at this session.
No enforcement schedule or fiscal impact was presented during the meeting; council members invited public comment at future meetings and indicated staff will return with the ordinance for further consideration.
