Submitted on Monday 31st October 2016
Rejected on Thursday 3rd November 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make the wearing of cycling helmets whilst riding bicycles on public roads law.
31 years ago I was involved in an accident, I was run over whilst riding my bike, at that time I considered myself lucky to have only a fractured skull.
This weekend I suffered another fall whilst road cycling with friends. It is clear from the condition of my helmet that it likely saved my life!
I have many friends who cycle and I am well aware of the risks, some maybe down to the individual, but many can be down to other road users. As well as my own accident recently I have 2 friends who have had bad crashes, both were wearing helmets and both survived, even though their bikes didn't!
There is no question regarding the importance of wearing a cycling helmet, we need to make the wearing of helmets law without delay.
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