Every person operating a moped, as defined in § 46.2-100,
Code of Virginia, on a public street or highway within the corporate
limits of the Town shall wear a face shield, safety glasses, or goggles
of a type approved by the Superintendent or have his moped equipped
with safety glass or a windshield at all times while operating such
vehicle; and operators and passengers thereon, if any, shall wear
protective helmets of a type approved by the Superintendent. A violation
of this section shall not constitute negligence, be considered in
mitigation of damages of whatever nature, be admissible in evidence
or be the subject of comment by counsel in any action for the recovery
of damages arising out of the operation, ownership, or maintenance
of a moped or motor vehicle, nor shall anything in this section change
any existing law, rule, or procedure pertaining to any such civil
action. Any person who knowingly violates this section shall be guilty
of a traffic infraction.