Which of the following statements about the riding helmet (protective gear) worn by two-wheeled vehicle riders is NOT correct?
The rules on protective gear for two-wheeled vehicles are divided into who must wear it (Article 50(3) of the Road Traffic Act) and the standards a helmet must meet (Article 32(1) of the Enforcement Rule). Check the standards such as weight, reflectors, and fastening, and the range of people who must wear one, separately.
Answer: ①
Explanation
Under Article 50(3) of the Road Traffic Act, a two-wheeled vehicle rider must wear protective gear and must also have any passenger wear it, so saying the back-seat passenger need not wear one is wrong. Article 32(1) of the Enforcement Rule sets the riding helmet standards, including a weight of 2 kilograms or less, a reflector on the back for night riding, and a fastening that keeps it from coming off easily on impact. A passenger faces the same risk of head injury in a fall or collision.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제50조 제3항, 시행규칙 제32조 제1항