This is how cycling is "encouraged" in Australia

[Shut Up Legs]

Fining cyclists for loose helmet straps on Ride2Work Day. I'm more ashamed and embarrassed to admit I'm Australian, every time I read about something like this. This is just so depressing.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/la...on-ride2work-day/story-fni0fee2-1227570144368

 

[mjr]

"To use this website, cookies must be enabled in your browser" - you're right, it's a disgrace!

 

[Drago]

Do they fine skinny drivers who's narrow waists don't pre tension their seatbelts properly? One of the reasons I'm not a fan of Oz. Nanny state with a funny accent.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Fining cyclists for loose helmet straps on Ride2Work Day. I'm more ashamed and embarrassed to admit I'm Australian, every time I read about something like this. This is just so depressing.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/la...on-ride2work-day/story-fni0fee2-1227570144368

Seems a bit lenient. I mean it's not as if they tackled her to the ground and dragged her around by the neck, is it?

GC

 

[numbnuts]

I see the comments are the same as ours

 

[Justinslow]

Ok I know this is petty, fines for loose straps, but doesn't a bike helmet need to be on securely to work? I guess if there is a law stating you have to wear one it should be on properly or what's the point? Btw I'm not agreeing with the fines!
Anyway shouldn't this be on the "helmet thread"?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

but doesn't a bike helmet need to be on securely to work?

What's to say they work, even when fitted securely?

 

[dodgy]

It's rare that you see a positive news story that connects Australia with cycling.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

What's to say they work, even when fitted securely?

Don't start!


GC

 

[MontyVeda]

I reckon the policeman officer saw the cycling lady student and got a bit ...he wanted the start a conversation but got all when it came to the crunch, so instead of asking her for a date he figured he'd woo her with his professionalism .... this story may not be over yet.

 

[Justinslow]

What's to say they work, even when fitted securely?

I'm not going there........

 

[classic33]

I reckon the policeman officer saw the cycling lady student and got a bit ...he wanted the start a conversation but got all when it came to the crunch, so instead of asking her for a date he figured he'd woo her with his professionalism .... this story may not be over yet.

Its not @Pat "5mph" is it, with no Hi-Vis, again.

 

[steveindenmark]

I think I would be going to court with that one. I can imagine the law stating the strap has to be fastened. But I cannot think that it will say how tight it has to be fastened. If the strap was not fastened at all it would be pointes wearing the helmet. But it says it was too loose.

 

[ufkacbln]

An Australian Court decision could be interesting

In a previous case where a helmet was not worn at all the decision was that there was sufficient doubt of their effectiveness and sufficient evidence f helmets casing harm that they acquitted the defendant

 

[mjr]

Coo - what case was that, @Cunobelin?