BILL NO. 59
(as introduced)
2nd Session, 58th General Assembly
Nova Scotia
50 Elizabeth II, 2001
Motor Vehicle Act
(amended)
James A. Smith, M.D.
Dartmouth East
First Reading: May 17, 2001
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
Explanatory Notes
Clause 1 amends the definition of "bicycle" in Section 170A of the Motor Vehicle Act to make it clear that a bicycle includes a scooter, rollerblades or a unicycle. Section 170A is the Section which requires a person who rides on or operates a bicycle to wear a bicycle helmet.
Clause 2 provides that the Act comes into force on proclamation.
An Act to Amend Chapter 293
of the Revised Statutes, 1989,
the Motor Vehicle Act
Be it enacted by the Governor and Assembly as follows:
1 Subsection 170A(1) of Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act, as enacted by Chapter 35 of the Acts of 1996, is amended by adding "and includes a scooter, rollerblades or a unicycle" immediately after "bicycle" in the last line.
2 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation.
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