Friday, October 23, 2015

Scrapping Helmet Law Could Reduce Cyclist Injuries In Seattle

Wait, how could that be?
Advocates say that requiring people to wear helmets deters them from wanting to ride, thus fewer people are riding bicycles. The fewer the cyclists, the more crashes there are. Alternatively, more riders on the road actually decreases crashes, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing research. That is because drivers become used to maneuvering around cyclists.
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