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Compulsory helmet laws

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“You’re going to reduce cycling deaths by reducing cycling itself”: Confusion as plan to fine all cyclists not wearing helmets or hi-vis ‘confirmed’ by Irish government – but deputy PM insists “no plans to change law” for ‘push bikes’

Helmets and hi-vis could be made mandatory for e-scooters, e-bikes, and bicycles without a motor, the Department of Transport clarified on Wednesday… only to be contradicted a day later by Tánaiste Simon Harris

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 17:42
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Cyclist in London bianchi and high-vis

‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?

The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibility away from the most dangerous vehicles”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 16:13
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Helmet child

No plans to force Isle of Man cyclists to wear helmets, insists minister – three months after calls to ban bikes from “perilous” Mountain Road rejected

The island’s infrastructure minister, however, has said that the situation “will continue to be monitored, as the safety of cyclists and all road users is a priority to the department”

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 10:56
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Japan to make cycle helmets compulsory for all cyclists from next April

All riders will be required to wear a helmet from 1 April – but there will be no sanction for not wearing one

Wed, Dec 21, 2022 11:51
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Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Updated: Isle of Man NOT looking to make cycle helmets compulsory

Members of Tynwald's lower house had expressed concerns over cycle helmets being made mandatory

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 09:48
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Bike thief caught in Canada – because he was riding without a helmet

It's the law to wear a helmet while cycling in British Columbia – even on a stolen bike

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 13:23
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Helmet Row (picture copyright Simon MacMichael)

Professor likens anti-helmet advocates to climate change deniers

Study from Australian university claims mandatory helmet law has reduced cyclist fatalities by almost half

Fri, Feb 08, 2019 12:47
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Malta to scrap compulsory cycle helmet law since it hinders efforts to get more people cycling

Country is currently only European Union member state with full compulsion for adults and children

Thu, Jan 25, 2018 12:14
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Portugal bins compulsory helmet law plan in face of public reaction

Government in Lisbon backs down after cyclists take to the streets to protest against planned legislation

Fri, Apr 28, 2017 11:41
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Half of Danes say cycle helmets should be mandatory, new survey finds

Government has no plans to legislate on the issue, however

Mon, Mar 27, 2017 20:48
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