Should I wear a helmet when riding an electric bike?

1. Whether you need to wear a helmet when riding an electric bicycle

1. You must wear a helmet when riding an electric bicycle. According to a notice issued by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, the "One Helmet, One Belt" safety protection campaign has been launched across the country, which requires the wearing of helmets when riding electric vehicles. During the implementation of the operation, the public security and traffic control departments will strengthen law enforcement and management, and investigate and correct motorcycle and electric bicycle riders who do not wear safety helmets and car drivers and passengers who do not use seat belts in accordance with the law. This will not only last throughout the year, but also impose severe penalties. .

2. Legal basis: Article 51 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China"

When a motor vehicle is driving, the driver and passengers shall follow the regulations Use seat belts, and motorcycle drivers and passengers should wear safety helmets as required.

Article 52

When a motor vehicle breaks down on the road and needs to stop to rectify the fault, the driver shall immediately turn on the hazard warning flasher and move the motor vehicle to a position that does not obstruct traffic. If it is difficult to move, the hazard alarm flashers should be turned on continuously, and warning signs should be set up in the direction of incoming vehicles to increase the warning distance. If necessary, the police should be called quickly.

Article 53

When police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles perform emergency tasks, they may use sirens and sign lights; on the premise of ensuring safety , not restricted by driving route, driving direction, driving speed and signal lights, other vehicles and pedestrians should give way.

Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles are not allowed to use sirens or sign lights when not performing emergency tasks, and they do not enjoy the right of way on the road specified in the preceding paragraph.

Article 54

When road maintenance vehicles and engineering work vehicles are operating, their driving routes and directions shall not be affected by traffic signs, Marking restrictions, passing vehicles and people should pay attention to avoid.

Motor vehicles such as sprinklers and sweepers should operate in accordance with safe operating standards; they are not subject to lane separation restrictions as long as they do not affect the passage of other vehicles, but they are not allowed to drive in the opposite direction.

2. What are the standards for penalties for traffic violations

1. The standards for penalties for traffic violations for pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers are a warning or a fine of more than five yuan and fifty A fine of not more than RMB 200;

2. The penalty standard for motor vehicle traffic violations is a warning or a fine of not less than RMB 20 but not more than RMB 200;

3. Non-motor vehicle drivers refuse to accept If a fine is imposed, the non-motor vehicle may be detained;

4. If the alcohol content in the blood is ≥0.03 grams, 100 milliliters, a fine of not more than 50 yuan or a warning may be imposed, and the driver's license may be suspended for not more than three months. , a traffic violation of 6 points.