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California Scraps Helmet Mandate for Motorized Scooters

SACRAMENTO — Californians soon won't have to wear helmets while zipping around on motorized scooters. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Wednesday requiring helmets only for people under age 18. It's a win for companies such as Bird and Lime that operate the popular scooters in major cities across California and...

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