Department for Transport written question – answered at on 3 September 2020.
Alex Cunningham
Shadow Minister (Justice)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to make it compulsory to wear a helmet when cycling.
Chris Heaton-Harris
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Government considered this matter in detail as part of its cycling and walking safety review in 2018.
In summary, the Government will continue to encourage cyclists, especially children, to wear helmets, but does not intend to legislate to require it. Supporting safe cycling, including helmet use, will be a feature of many of the programmes outlined in the Prime Minister’s Cycling and Walking Plan being supported by the £2 billion of funding for active travel.
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