Relaxed helmet law trial in WA

 

I am currently in WA for a few weeks, and there is some talk about relaxing helmet laws by at least one council. Nothing definite yet, and not a lot of info available. This link indicates the feeling at Fremantle Council. While in Freo last week, I did notice quite a few recreational and commuting cyclists without helmets.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/13656583/fremantle-in-call-...

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Permalink Reply by heather on July 29, 2012 at 13:09

It is the police, not the council, who oversee this ARR.

Permalink Reply by Terry C on July 29, 2012 at 15:33

Apparently, the state govt is actually considering this as a possibility.  

Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on July 29, 2012 at 13:43

Without getting into the whole MHL debate, because we all know how that always end up. How can a local council over-ride state/national road rules?

If said council thinks cycling without a helmet is safe why then do they want make under 18s wear one.

Probably a case of a couple of politicians who need a bit more media exposure and this will always guarantee that.

Permalink Reply by Alasdair McLellan on July 29, 2012 at 15:58

I guess some things are, on average, safer for those over 18. Driving, for instance.

Permalink Reply by David Southern on July 29, 2012 at 16:38

I suppose it would depend on to whom the relevant state government delegates enforcement of the rules and prosecution for breaches.

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