Mandatory helmet law Archives

Mandatory helmet law

No plans for compulsory helmets and hi-vis for cyclists, Irish government confirms… 24 hours after saying the exact opposite

The introduction of “mandatory PPE for users of bicycles is outside the scope of the current measures” focused on e-scooter and e-bike users, the Department of Transport clarified

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 16:57

“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

‘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

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

“We want to make people who don’t wear helmets look the stupid ones”: Sister of teenage cyclist killed in collision with overtaking driver calls for mandatory cycle helmet law

However, a road safety expert stressed that “helmets alone do not prevent crashes” and called on the government to invest in safe cycling infrastructure

Thu, May 02, 2024 16:21

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Australia’s mandatory helmet laws “have become a tool of disproportionate penalties and aggressive policing” say researchers

“The goal is meant to be harm reduction. Piling on the fines does more harm than good”

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 14:35

Government surveys show Victoria cycling participation down since helmet law

Mandatory cycle helmet law was introduced in 1990

Fri, Mar 18, 2016 18:04

Australian cyclists wearing helmets might still be at risk of a fine

Campaigners set up defence fund for those charged with cycling without a helmet

Wed, Feb 03, 2016 11:14

Australia to examine mandatory cycle helmet law

Helmet use has been compulsory since 1991 but opponents claim it dissuades many people from cycling who otherwise would

Wed, Aug 05, 2015 15:25

California mandatory helmet law set back following intensive lobbying from pro-cycling campaigners

Lawmakers will pause to investigate how effective helmets are in preventing injury

Sun, Apr 19, 2015 15:35