Nation's largest cycling lobby group calls for relaxed helmet laws


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Wearing a helmet while cycling is mandatory in all states and territories except the Northern Territory.


On July 1, 1990, Victoria passed the world’s first mandatory bicycle helmet laws, and other states in Australia shortly followed suit.


The policy paper released by the lobby group said the organisation had faced significant backlash since announcing the review, but maintained it was a difficult conversation that needed to take place.


Melbourne cyclists ride down Chapel Street to remember Gitta Scheenhouwer, who was killed in an alleged hit and run in July while riding her bike.

Melbourne cyclists ride down Chapel Street to remember Gitta Scheenhouwer, who was killed in an alleged hit and run in July while riding her bike.Credit:Julian Smith


“It’s often described as a no-win (or wedge) issue that people advise you to avoid. This is the exact reason we believe a review is necessary. If Australia is to move forward as a bike riding nation we need brave, bold thinking where nothing is off limits,” the report states.


Article source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/1116545.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

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