What does California state law say about bicycle riders and helmets?

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Do bicycle riders HAVE to wear helmets in the state of California?

Or at least in Los Angeles County?
No, I am thinking of bicycles as in the kind that you pedal. Not motorcycles
 
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California Bicycle helmet requirements
State LawPassengers under 5 (1987)
State LawRiders under 18 (1994)
State LawUnder 18 * Scooters, skateboards, inline skates (2003)
Bidwell Park, Chico All ages (1991)
El CerritoAll ages

I'm pretty sure your thinking of motorcyclists, they have to wear helmets in CA. Only kids have to wear them on bikes in CA.
EDIT
Okay I know a bike is not a motorcycle, what I meant was the asker was confusing the LAWS. Motorcycle riders in CA have to wear helmets, not bicyclists.
 
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