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Cyclist hit by truck driver has compensation cut after judge says lack of helmet contributed to injuries

The damages awarded to Raissa Lopes, who suffered concussion after being struck by the hit-and-run motorist, were reduced by €4,000 on the basis of “contributory negligence”

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Chiswick High Road 02 copyright Simon MacMichael

Government shuts down mandatory cycling helmets question from Conservative MP

The Department for Transport insisted the government has "no intention" to make wearing a helmet while cycling a legal requirement

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Only one in five competitive cyclists aware that helmets do not protect from concussion, according to new research

Researchers say that marketing of helmets should highlight their limitations

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Patrick Harvie (picture via Transport Scotland)

Scotland’s active travel minister criticised again for lack of helmet

Critics say Patrick Harvie should “set an example” after he was pictured at school Bikeability session

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Utrecht cyclists (picture credit Visit-Utrecht.com)

Dutch neurologists and surgeons call on people to wear helmets while cycling

“Our message is: Use your head, put on a helmet!” says campaign group Doctors for Safe Cycling

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Scotland’s active travel minister criticised – for not wearing a helmet while cycling

Green Party politician Patrick Harvie says wearing a helmet makes him feel as though he is competing in an extreme sport

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Council defends using image of cyclists without helmets to promote cycling

Bus ad features two cyclists on Hereford’s Beryl Bikes

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US city to repeal compulsory bike helmet law and allow cyclists to ride on pavements

News follows manager of helmet brand saying this week that they can’t be designed specifically for collisions involving motor vehicles

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James May (CC BY-SA 2.0 licence by Airwolfhound:Flickr)

James May urges Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “bomb us with bicycles” with £80bn HS2 cash

Grand Tour presenter also says not wearing a helmet "makes you look like someone making a tiresome point”

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Airbus UK Filton (picture credit Arpingstone)

Airbus UK employees must wear high-viz and helmets to cycle on site

Staff at Filton and Broughton were told of new safety rules in a recent memo

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