Submitted on Wednesday 9th September 2015
Rejected on Monday 14th September 2015
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
A Change In The Law: Make It COMPULSORY For Cyclists To Wear A Crash Helmet
Shockingly, there is NO British law to compel cyclists of any age, to wear helmets when cycling, even though the Highway Code suggests cyclists should wear a cycle helmet “which conforms to current regulations, is the correct size and securely fastened.” A change in the law could help save lives.
Trauma to the brain can occur as a result of an impact. It can cause concussion, skull fracture, permanent disability, behavioral and cognitive problems, memory loss, sleep disorders and in some cases, death. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of a serious brain injury and death because during a fall or collision, most of the impact is absorbed by the helmet, rather than your head and brain.
https://beyondthekerb.wordpress.com/reference/uk-cycling-fatalities-2015/
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