Proponents of mandatory helmets have good intentions, but the policy can produce more negative outcomes than good.
December 15, 2014
Newfoundland & Labrador
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As one researcher explained: “Cycle helmets are primarily designed for falls without any other vehicle involved. In many legal cases I have studied where a cyclist was in collision with a motorised vehicle, the impact energy potentials were of a level that outstripped those we use to certify Grand Prix motor racing helmets.” […]