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enforced compulsive use might not be a bad thing for cyclists
Except the fact that we’re a nation of fat bastards and the one guaranteed out come of helmet enforcement is less cyclists and less people doing any form of exercise and less cyclists means the roads get more dangerous for cyclists.
Headway can generally get fucked, if they were really bothered about stopping head injuries they would be focusing on occupants of cars.
HousecatHST
I went through a panel of glass once. I was grateful for a lid.
Haven't worn one since, I'm much safer in how I ride now, the way I ride you know?
Helmets certainly have a use, enforced compulsive use might not be a bad thing for cyclists but would probably cause more close passes. That being said the close pass thing has got undercover coppers handing out fines atm so is clearly something that is being worked on and a lot of close passes arent a big deal.
Some random stats to point out.
https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/2014/news/uks-most-dangerous-sporting-activities/
https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/further-information/statistics/statistics-resources/