Helmets are simply unnecessary for cyclists (and pedestrians) because the risk of head injury is already very low.I ll assume for one moment we are using your definition of effective,what would that be, a motorcycle or fomula one style helmet something of that standard ? Compulsion presumably wouldn't be such an issue for you then ? Or do you avocate rescinding the helmet law for motorcyclists as well ?
Whats your view norm seeing as you support bens position ?
Helmets are simply unnecessary for cyclists (and pedestrians) because the risk of head injury is already very low.
I would never be in favour of compulsion, because the evidence shows that compulsion puts people off cycling, and the health benefits of cycling outweigh it.
Hmm I remember similar arguments when the M/C helmet laws were brought in, and its true numbers did drop for a few years, but you'll never guess what, they came back stronger than ever.
... and there could be benefits you have considered with the introduction of compulsion, for instance amongst the BSO Rljing Ninja fraternity. Its looking more attractive the more I look at it.
I was thinking much more hard line on the spot fines, think of the revenue !
I'll be in favour of that, after they do a crackdown on RLJ and similar by motorists.I was thinking much more hard line on the spot fines, think of the revenue !
Sorry!Nah! law breaking cyclists are a much easier target it 'll be a sinch.
Sorry!
Cinch
Sorry! :-(
1812050 said:OK, so back to reality on this one.