Cyclists (Protective Headgear) Bill. N.I.

[zexel]

Ballymoney Cycling Club

...A review conducted by the UK Transport Research Laboratory in 2009 concluded that up to 16% of fatalities could have been prevented if the cyclist had worn a cycle helmet. That is why the BMA policy on cycle helmets has recently been changed. It has balanced possible negative impacts on the numbers of people cycling with the positive impacts that are related to the reduction of head injuries. In February 2010, the BMA called for cycle helmet wearing to be made compulsory...

 

[tyred]

There have been no cyclists killed in NI since 2008. So 16% of nothing is, er?

 

[Riding in Circles]

There have been no cyclists killed in NI since 2008. So 16% of nothing is, er?

According to BMA statistics it is about 500.

 

[Paco de Bango]

According to BMA statistics it is about 500.

The BMA say 16% of nothing is 500?

 

[Bromptonaut]

The Assembly has been dissolved for elections, does this mean the bill falls??

 

[frank9755]

That study was regarded as flawed. Here's the CTC response.

 

[jonesy]

I think you should bear in mind that one of the authors of that report was a former campaigns manager at CTC.