Bicycle helmets have been mandatory in New Zealand since January, 1994. The statute, delineated in Part 11 of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (SR 2004/427), states that "A person must not ride, or be carried on, a bicycle on a road unless the person is wearing a safety helmet of an approved standard that is securely fastened." The law describes six different acceptable helmet standards. Violating the law can result in a $55 infringement fee and a maximum $1,000 penalty on summary conviction.