CIVIL ACTIONS.
Austin City Code § 12-2-37
in effect§ 12-2-37 - CIVIL ACTIONS.
(A) The city council adopts this article to encourage safety through the use of helmets and through the promotion of educational efforts.
(B) The city council does not intend this article to be used in a manner to prejudice a person, child, or parent in a civil action arising out of an accident. The council encourages construction of this article accordingly.
Source: 1992 Code Section 16-8-44; Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20190523-059, Pt. 19, 5-3-19.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-2MIBIDEBI_ART3SAEQ_S12-2-37CIACFetched: 10/27/2026
