In China motorcycles, not riders wear the biker jackets

In the Chinese cities we visited on our recent choral tour, many scooter and motorbike riders use these padded bike jackets to guard against cold and wind. They come in various patterns, including Hello Kitty (left). I saw one woman riding in heels and a short skirt. The wall of fabric in front of her knees kept her legs warm while protecting her modesty. Jackets are left unguarded with the bikes, as are the contents of bike baskets. Nobody seems to worry that others will take their belongings.