On a motorcycle, if the passenger is not wearing a protective helmet, who is responsible for the infringement?

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The driver of the vehicle is solely responsible. According to Road Safety Law and General Traffic Regulations, on motorcycles and mopeds, the driver is responsible for ensuring the passenger is wearing a properly fastened helmet. This differs from cars, where an adult passenger would be responsible for their own failure to wear a seatbelt. On bikes, the fine and potential loss of points fall on the driver, regardless of whether the passenger owns the vehicle.

On a motorcycle, if the passenger is not wearing a protective helmet, who is responsible for the infringement?

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