A. Information about the need for bicycle helmets, safe helmet use, safe bicycle operation, and existing bicycle safety programs shall be made available for members of the public at City Hall without charge. The police chief is authorized and directed to develop a program of helmet awareness, together with other public and private agencies as appropriate, designed to promote use of helmets by all ages and to subsidize use of helmets by low-income families. Such programs shall be in effect by March 1st, 2000; provided, that the existence or effectiveness of such programs shall not be a defense to a civil infraction notice issued under this chapter.

B. In order to educate the public concerning the provisions of this chapter, during the period from January 1st, 2000 through January 1st, 2001, a person violating section 10.14.030 will not be subject to a civil infraction monetary penalty, though a written warning of the violation may be issued. After January 1st, 2001, a violator may be issued a regular notice of civil infraction.