16 CFR 1203.51 - Purpose and basis.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 16 - Commercial Practices last revised: Dec 15, 2025

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§ 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. 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