Do traffic laws require helmets on bicycles?

Legal analysis: there is no regulation. At present, not only domestic, many international countries have no legal provisions on riding a bicycle (bicycle, bicycle) must wear a helmet. Because most of the bicycles on the road, is a leisure class, the speed is very low (less than 10 mph), due to the speed of the accident is low, and fall in the accident the rider will not suffer serious injuries. But for the high-speed category of bicycles, mainly sports bicycles with shifting systems, the rider to sports, fitness and exercise for the purpose of the general speed of more than 15 mph, between 20-40 mph (for bicycles belonging to the middle and high speed range), more prone to accidents, and high-speed riding in the accident, there is a certain probability of head injury. But there are rules about motorists needing to wear safety helmets.

Legal basis: "The Chinese People's **** and the State Road Traffic Safety Law" Article 51 When the motor vehicle, the driver, the rider should be in accordance with the provisions of the use of seat belts, motorcycle drivers and riders should be in accordance with the provisions of the safety helmet.