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Laws concerning the wearing of bicycle helmets vary around the world, [1] (see Bicycle helmet laws). Five countries (Argentina, Cyprus, [ 2 ] Australia, Namibia, and New Zealand) currently both require and enforce universal use of helmets by cyclists.
A 2019 study found that bicycle helmet laws in Australia led to a substantial decline in bicycle-related fatalities. [53] A 2006 BMJ study found that enforced helmet laws did not lead to a reduction in head injuries. [54] This study was the subject of vigorous debate. [55] [56] [57] Changes in head injury with the New Zealand bicycle helmet law ...
There are a total of 22 state laws for bicycle helmets and 201 local laws. [1] Each year about 2% of motor vehicle crash deaths are bicyclists. In a majority of bicyclist deaths, the most serious injuries are to the head. [3] Helmet use has been estimated to reduce the odds of head injury by 50%, and the odds of head, face, or neck injury by 33 ...
Requiring all riders to wear a helmet has proven negative effects.
Nearly 9 in 10 American adults support helmet laws for children. [87] Israel's helmet law was never enforced or obeyed, and the adult element has been revoked; Mexico City has repealed its helmet law. [88] In 2004, a Bill proposing to make the wearing of bicycle helmets compulsory came before the UK Parliament, and was defeated.
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Cycling Health – a New Zealand group promoting removal of the compulsory bicycle helmet law. New Zealand Helmet Wars – a 2002 article from Safekids NZ in support of the helmet law. Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 – the wording of New Zealand's bicycle helmet law. Mandatory bicycle helmet laws in New Zealand – summary of New Zealand ...