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Author: Mateusz Gałęski | Publish date: 03 June 2026

Mandatory helmets for children and teenagers up to 16 years of age

03 June 2026, Author: Mateusz Gałęski

From 3 June, the obligation to wear a protective helmet by people moving by bicycle, electric scooter or other personal transport device comes into force. The new regulations apply to people under 16 years of age.

The new regulations are aimed at unifying the rules concerning various means of transport and real improvement of the safety of the youngest road users.

Riding in a helmet reduces the risk of head injuries. However, it is worth remembering that even the best helmet does not replace:

common sense,
riding skills,
maintaining proper speed,
adult supervision.

We also remind you that due to the changes in traffic regulations introduced on March 3, 2026, in order to legally move an electric scooter or other personal transport device on the road, you are required to be at least 13 years old. We wrote more about the changes introduced by the Ministry of the Interior and Administration t click to go

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