Is there a bicycle helmet law in California?

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Arn

I've heard there is no federal law that requires bicycle helmets if you are 18 and over. Can anyone confirm this??

Thanks.

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In general, no. There are some park bicycling trails where there's a signs saying "Helmet required." Others say under 18 has to wear a helmet. But for the most part, no. I live and bike in California and I don't wear a helmet unless I'm riding my motorcycle. Then it's a state law.

Is there a helmet law in southern California?

lily

For Bicycles not motorcycles. Do you have to have a helmet on?

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You are required to wear a helmet on public roadways for bicycling and skateboarding if you are under 18.

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Do you HAVE to wear a helmet when skateboarding or biking in California?

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Duh

I'm 13, and I skate to my local skatepark all the time. I see bikers and skaters going around without helmets. And there's a police station right across the street too. Do the cops really care if you wear a helmet or not? Was there an actual law enforced in California about wearing helmets?

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There is a law requiring helmets on bicycles and skateboards, but it is applicable only to people under 18, like you, and only on streets or bike paths, and the skatepark may not qualify. People over 18 or in other areas are not legally required to wear helmets--they are only required to do so by good sense (which seems to be lacking in your skatepark).

Is there a helmet law in southern California?

lily

For Bicycles not motorcycles. Do you have to have a helmet on?

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You are required to wear a helmet on public roadways for bicycling and skateboarding if you are under 18.

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