Vancouver helmet law: city limits or urban growth boundry?

[Spiffy]

so I have friends in Vancouver and I just gave them some bikes that we rebuilt to put back on the road...

he says that he doesn't have to wear a helmet because he's not in the city limit...

so where exactly is the Vancouver helmet law in effect and enforceable?

here's a map link for reference...

[Alan]

Nice map, thanks.

It's a Vancouver city law so its jurisdiction is only the incorporated city limits. The UGB area is still under Clark County jurisdiction until it is annexed (usually there's a popular vote about annexations). I have heard that law is not strictly enforced, but voluntary compliance seems fairly high. Last year Van PD had an emphasis month for helmets in May or June. Fine is $50.

[Spiffy]

Originally Posted by Alan

It's a Vancouver city law so its jurisdiction is only the incorporated city limits.

awesome, thanks!

Originally Posted by Alan

The UGB area is still under Clark County jurisdiction until it is annexed (usually there's a popular vote about annexations).

I wonder if there's any plans of that happening soon... guess they'll need to stay current with that news in case they suddenly come under city rule...

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Spiffy

I wonder if there's any plans of [annexation] happening soon...

I haven't heard anything, and I've been aware of previous ones. Seems like it usually gets kicked around for at least six months or more before the vote.

PS - Residents of the area get leaflets mailed to them before the vote.