Is the punishment for not wearing a helmet limited to motorcycles?

Yes, the punishment for not wearing a helmet is limited to motorcycles. The Ministry of Public Security has made it clear that from June 1 day, the scope of law enforcement punishment is limited to riding motorcycles without wearing helmets; For the time being, we will not punish the behavior of riding an electric car without wearing a helmet, and continue to focus on publicity and guidance.

With the centralized release of the demand for safety helmets for electric bicycles, the prices of safety helmets sold by some enterprises and platforms have skyrocketed. The Ministry of Public Security attaches great importance to this and actively communicates with the State Administration of Market Supervision, instructing local public security organs to actively cooperate with market supervision departments to strictly investigate price violations according to law and cut off the illegal chain of driving up helmet prices.

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The Ministry of Public Security reminds drivers and passengers that safety helmets and seat belts can protect you from fatal injuries at critical moments. For the safety of you and your family, please wear safety helmet consciously and fasten your seat belt actively.

At the same time, enterprises that produce and sell safety helmets are reminded to abide by laws and regulations, operate in good faith, do not do things that infringe on the interests of the masses, do not disrupt market order, and do not do illegal and criminal things. The public security organs will severely crack down on enterprises and individuals suspected of committing crimes.

Beijing News Network-Ministry of Public Security: The punishment for not wearing a helmet is limited to motorcycles, and electric vehicles will not be punished for the time being.