This petition was submitted during the 2010 to 2015 Parliament
Closed petition Petition opposing compulsory wearing of bicycle helmets.
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There is no evidence that bicycle helmets have any appreciable benefit to cyclists involved in road collisions.
To make their wearing compulsory could discourage people from taking up cycling and has been associated with an increased risk of injury.
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This petition will stay open until 4 August 2012.