Rejected petition Make it compulsory that a helmet is worn when riding a push bike

With many accidents not necessarily resulting In death but in serious injuries when riding a push bike. It should be made compulsory to wear a helmet.

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I was knocked off my bike by a moving car whilst not wearing a helmet. I'm lucky to be alive but this isn't always the case you can get serious injuries from just falling off a push bike

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/124399

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Date submitted 20 July 2016
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