June 1, 2023
Sikhs may no longer have to wear helmets while riding motorcycles in California.
On Wednesday, state senators voted 21 to 8 in support of SB 847, authored by Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Yuba City), which exempts the religious group from wearing the helmets, as long as the rider is wearing a turban, or has a patka, which is a cloth covering over a small, knotted bun on the top of their head.
The bill now moves to the Assembly.
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