1. Regulations
  2. title 16
  3. chapter II
  4. part 1203
  5. subpart D
  6. § 1203.51

View all text of Subpart D [§ 1203.51 - § 1203.53]

§ 1203.51 - Purpose and basis.

The purpose and basis of this subpart is to protect bicyclists from head injuries by ensuring that bicycle helmets comply with the requirements of appropriate existing voluntary standards, as provided in 15 U.S.C. 6004(a).

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 2056, 2058, and 6001-6006. Subpart B is also issued under 15 U.S.C. 2063. Subpart C is also issued under 15 U.S.C. 2065.

SOURCE: 63 FR 11729, Mar. 10, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 16 CFR 1203.51