A. Any person bicycling or riding as a bicycle passenger on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area in unincorporated Pierce County shall wear an approved bicycle helmet designed for safety that meets or exceeds the standards adopted in PCC 10.22.010 C., and shall have either the neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the bicycle is in motion.

B. No person shall transport another person on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area in the jurisdiction of Pierce County, unless the passenger is wearing a helmet that meets the requirements of this Chapter.

C. A parent or guardian is responsible for requiring that a child under the age of 16 years wears an approved bicycle helmet while bicycling or riding as a passenger on a bicycle in any public area in unincorporated Pierce County, and has the neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely.