Bicycle safety helmet law in California

In California, a helmet is mandatory for all cyclists or passengers aged less than 18 years of age. An offence which is sanctioned by a fine of $25. LegislationIn, 1986 was in California, the first State to adopt a bicycle helmet law. After, the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute had a helmet for a child under the age of 5 years. It was changed in 1994 imposing a bicycle helmet or passengers aged less helmets approved 18 in accordance with the law of California, the driver or passenger must wear a helmet 2003 approved .Similar RequirementsIn materials (ASTM) or the U.S. consumer product safety Commission (CPSC) by the American society for testing, California changed once more helmet law. According to the California Department of motor vehicles bike helmet law now includes also driver and motor scooter of nonmotorized passengers, cards and online wheels or roller skates.Other permission the city of El Cerrito or Chico Bidwell Park, cyclists and passengers of all ages are obliged to wear a helmet.