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Closed petition Make the wearing of a helmet compulsory for cyclists in public areas.
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Statistics show that wearing a helmet greatly reduces the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. In the same way that seatbelts are compulsory when driving a car, helmets should be compulsory when riding a bike.
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