helmet compulsion


Ken Livingstone says he planned 'compulsory' helmets for London's cycle hire scheme

Former mayor wanted to ensure users got a helmet, but evidence from Australia shows effect on uptake

MP's bill to make cycle helmets compulsory for under-14s fails

Bill shelved after failing to get second reading in House of Commons

Aussie advert calls for end to Queensland's compulsory helmet laws for adults

But images of Florence's citizens riding through the streets bare-headed fail to sway powers that be

European Parliament recommends introduction of 30kph / 20mph zones across Europe

Other recommendations to reduce road deaths include cyclists to wear helmets & hi-viz