{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770645.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770645,"attributes":{"action":"mandate helmet use for cyclist, scooter and e-bike riders","background":"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_details":"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%  \r\nDespite 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","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-05-23T17:15:26.345Z","updated_at":"2026-06-26T15:47:30.472Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-26T15:47:21.252Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-23T17:31:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767256"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}