Helmets
ACT roads minister Shane Rattenbury (pictured) said the exemption was introduced in response to concerns raised by the community
The Minister states he has been contacted by certain communities!
Well if it is good enough for the Goose it is good enough for the Gander.
People that refuse to wear helmets and have a head trauma should not be expecting the taxpayer to fund their medical treatment I feel.
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I think that NSW is now the only state without an exemption to its helmet laws, despite repeated lobbying attempts from impacted religious groups.
NSW cyclists caught riding not wearing a helmet cop a hefty $344 fine.
...and rightly so, cyclists should also be registered and pay for the upkeep of the streets.