VEH CD-SAFETY HELMET

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the operator of a motorcycle, motor driver cycle, or moped and every passenger thereon to be protected by a safety helmet. Defines "safety helmet" as a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a chin-strap type retention system with a sticker indicating that the safety helmet meets standards established by the United States Department of Transportation. Provides that it is unlawful to: operate a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet; and ride as a passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycles, or moped if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet. Sets forth exceptions to wearing a safety helmet.