Compulsory helmet laws

Swedish company unveils airbag cycle helmet (+ video)

Device aims to overcome barriers to helmet use among image-conscious adults

Thu, Oct 21, 2010 08:14
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Strewth! Aussie academic calls for repeal of country’s compulsory bike helmet laws

Benefits of making cyclists wear helmets divides opinion among bike advocacy groups

Tue, Aug 17, 2010 14:24
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BBC claim not wearing a helmet is illegal

CTC invites members to urge BBC for a retraction – you could too

Fri, Jun 25, 2010 13:15
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David Cameron under fire for cycling without helmet

Safety organisations lambast lidless party leader - but cycling campaigners say choice is individual's

Thu, Apr 08, 2010 10:02
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Tory MP accuses DfT of “burying” cycle helmet report

DfT denies accusations and says no plans to make helmets compulsory for adults or kids

Thu, Mar 18, 2010 21:43
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Jersey politicians reject by one vote compulsory helmet law for all cyclists

Blanket compulsion defeated, but lids must be worn by all cyclists under the age of 18

Wed, Mar 10, 2010 21:14
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Bike helmet activist’s own study finds no significant benefit in wearing one

Booze not bikes greater danger to your bonce says US medical journal

Tue, Feb 09, 2010 15:58
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Freakonomics author turns attention to bike helmet compulsion

New York Times blog piece dissects academic paper on unintended consequences of compulsion

Thu, Jan 21, 2010 19:16
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CTC slams Transport Research Laboratory cycle helmet report

Researchers say helmets save lives, but CTC claims they ignore health impact on those deterred from cycling if helmet use made compulsory

Wed, Dec 16, 2009 09:46
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Helmet laws fail maths test

...number crunching report shows compulsory helmet law would do more harm than good

Wed, Apr 29, 2009 16:04
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