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mandate helmet use for cyclist, scooter and e-bike riders

Submitted on Saturday 23rd May 2026

Rejected on Friday 26th June 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

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mandate helmet use for cyclist, scooter and e-bike riders

Petition Details

It's a nightmare that no grandparent ever wants to experience - watching their grandchild fall off their bike without a helmet , resulting in a rushed trip to A&E. Unfortunately, this is reality and how crucial it is to ensure the safety of every child on the road and pavements needs highlighting.

Additional Information

Head injuries are one of the leading causes of serious injury for cyclists, scooter and e-bike users, especially among children. According to the NHS, wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of head injury by up to 85%
Despite the clear benefits of helmet use, its alarming that the UK doesn't have a law mandating helmets for cyclist, scooter and e-bike users, implementing such a law will not only significantly reduce the number of tragic accidents involving children, but also foster a culture of a lifetime of safety


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767256

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