British Medical Association Endorses Compulsory Helmet Laws
Summary: The link below is to the report of the British Medical Association supporting compulsory helmet laws in 2004.
Legislation for the compulsory wearing of cycle helmets
Board of Science and Education
November 2004
Recommendations
In light of this evidence on 20 October 2004, the Board of the Directorate of Professional Activities of the BMA agreed that the BMA support the introduction of legislation making the wearing of cycle helmets compulsory for both children and adults.
Further, as stated in the 1999 report we strongly recommend that all cyclists wear proper fitting helmets which as a minimum should be certified to the EN 1078 standard, but preferably certified to the Snell B95 standard. It is also important that helmets are replaced after an accident.
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