There are penalties for non-compliance with this compulsory helmet wearing requirement. Bicycle injuries add a significant strain to public expenditure on health care. The introduction of this legislation will reduce the number of serious head injury cycle accidents which in turn will reduce the pressure on the hospital system. The legislation will also save individual's suffering and pain. Injury to the head is the most common cause of death for cyclists and one of the most common forms of serious injury.
Research shows that bicycle helmets are extremely effective in reducing injuries to the head.
Many of the deaths and serious injuries could be avoided if the cyclist was wearing a helmet. Helmets certainly help save lives but do not think that just because you are wearing a helmet you do not need to take care when riding a bicycle. You still need to take care. When buying a helmet choose one that has been certified by Standards Australia. These helmets have been carefully tested and are very safe.