The regulations in other European countries:
Spain: In this sunny country, cycling helmets are compulsory outside built-up areas. However, the law is considerate of tourists and locals: cyclists are allowed to remove their helmets on long climbs and in high temperatures.
Finland: In the land of moose and reindeer, cyclists must always wear a helmet.
Slovakia: Cyclists must wear a helmet outside built-up areas.
Malta: Helmets are compulsory for all cyclists on the sunny island of Malta. In addition, cyclists are obliged to wear reflective elements in poor visibility conditions (see below).
Austria: Be careful on a cycling holiday with the whole family: Since 2011, children and young people under the age of 12 have been required to wear helmets - but adults do not.
The following applies to families:
Sweden, Slovenia: Children under the age of 15 require a helmet.
Estonia, Croatia: Children under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet.
Czech Republic, Lithuania: Children and young people under the age of 18 require a helmet.
More safety through visibility!
In France, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Slovenia, Spain and Hungary, cyclists in poor visibility - and in some places generally at night - must Reflective clothing or high-visibility waistcoats wear.
Overview of fines for cyclists:
The Verband für bürgernahe Verkehrspolitik e.V. has launched the advice portal www.bussgeld-info.de was launched.
Here, interested citizens can find all the important information about the various fines for cyclists.
Click here for the guide: www.bussgeld-info.de/bussgeldkatalog-fahrrad/.
