[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 16, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 16CFR1203.51] [Page 226] TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION PART 1203--SAFETY STANDARD FOR BICYCLE HELMETS--Table of Contents Subpart D--Requirements For Bicycle Helmets Manufactured From March 17, 1995, Through March 10, 1999 Sec. 1203.51 Purpose and basis. The purpose and basis of this subpart is to protect bicyclists from head injuries by ensuring that bicycle helmets comply with the requirements of appropriate existing voluntary standards, as provided in 15 U.S.C. 6004(a).