Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament

Rejected petition Compulsory helmet wearing for cyclists in the UK.

A comprehensive review of 40 studies found that wearing a cycle helmet reduced the likelihood of serious head injury by nearly 70% and of fatal head injuries by 65%. The law needs to be changed to protect cyclists and drivers.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/222035

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