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Do children have to wear a bike helmet in Denmark?

Not required, but most children wear one.

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Short answer

No. There are no helmet rules for children under 15 on a bike or a 25 km/h e-bike in Denmark, just as there are none for adults. Even so, more than 8 in 10 children who cycle to school wear a helmet, and the youngest schoolchildren wear one most often, while children over 12 use it less. A helmet is strongly recommended on every ride. On an electric scooter or a speed pedelec a helmet is required by law at any age.

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Why

  1. No helmet law for children on bikes.
  2. Over 8 in 10 children wear one to school.
  3. Teenagers wear helmets less often.

Details

A child under 6 may only cycle on the road with a companion who is at least 15 years old.

Tip

The helmet should sit level and cover the forehead, with room for two fingers under the chin strap; check the straps on your child's helmet once a week.

What may differ

Helmet use differs by age: the youngest schoolchildren wear a helmet most often, and use drops after the age of 12.

Common misconception

Children in Denmark must wear a helmet by law until they turn 15.

What actually happens

There are no helmet rules for children on ordinary bikes; most simply choose to wear one.

People also ask

  • Do you need a helmet to cycle in Denmark?
  • At what age can children cycle on their own in Denmark?
  • Can you carry a child on a bike in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Cycling rules and services can change, so check the official sources before you ride.

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