Has the helmet law improved safety?
Abstract After the helmet law, the risk of accidents doubled. The risk of death & serious injury for child cyclists increased by 50%. Wearing a helmet can make us feel safer. However feeling safe...
View ArticleAre bicycle helmets dangerous?
Abstract blank Helmets protect against minor skull injuries like bruises and lacerations. Helmets: increase the risk of accidents increase the risk of neck injury increase the risk of brain injury...
View ArticleChallenging a helmet fine through the courts
Abstract The defense of necessity provides a legal avenue for individuals to bypass certain laws when doing so is crucial to prevent even graver consequences. The evidence suggests that bicycle...
View ArticleFighting a helmet fine in the Victorian courts
Abstract In March 2013, Alan Todd, a steadfast advocate for Freestyle Cyclists, boldly took on the challenge of contesting a helmet fine in the Australian state of Victoria. His unwavering commitment...
View ArticleThe paradox of bicycle helmets
Abstract In a scenario where the very act of wearing “protection” ironically leads to a surge in injuries, it becomes imperative to dig deeper and unravel the underlying issues. Adorning a bicycle...
View ArticleHistory of helmet law in Australia
Abstract The introduction of compulsory bicycle helmets in Australia was driven by a belief held by doctors and pushed through by politicians without concrete evidence. While this move seemed...
View ArticleThe myth that bicycle helmets protect against brain injury
Abstract Brain injury is caused by rotational acceleration. Bicycle helmets are not designed to protect against it. In some circumstances they can increase it, aggravating brain injury. Wearing a...
View ArticleWhy did the injury rate triple after the helmet law?
Abstract In a startling revelation, the injury rate has surged threefold in the wake of the helmet law’s implementation. Instead of enhancing safety, helmets have paradoxically intensified the danger...
View Article5 ways wearing a bicycle helmet can result in injuries
We tend to be less cautious Wearing a safety device creates a feeling of safety. This makes us less cautious. This well documented behavior is called risk compensation. We tend to take more risks when...
View ArticleThe fallacy of the cracked helmet
Abstract Intriguingly, a cracked bicycle helmet is often perceived as unequivocal proof of saving lives, but this is far from the truth. It is a sign of the helmet’s failure when the underlying...
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