Sharing the roadQuestion 273 of 312
A parent lets a 12-year-old ride a bicycle on the road with no helmet. What does the law say?
- The parent also breaks the law
- Only the child is at fault
- No one breaks the law on a quiet road
- The law only covers children under 8
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Correct answer: The parent also breaks the law
A parent or guardian must not let a person under 16 ride on a highway without the required helmet.
Source: Highway Traffic Act (PEI, consolidated to May 29, 2026), s. 194.1 Restriction, page 101
Practice sharing the roadQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026