Petition · past parliament
Everyone must wear a helmet whilst riding their push bike or scooter by law
Closed
71 signatures
What the petition asks
It’s not acceptable that kids or adults ride their bikes or scooters without wearing helmets to protect them.
If we can ride on roads we must be equipped to deal with road hazards
If we can ride on roads we must be equipped to deal with road hazards
Australia, New Zealand and America have laws that mean it is illegal to ride your bike of scooter without a helmet. The cost to the NHS if you sustain a brain injury as a result of not wearing a helmet is massive far more than the price of a helmet.
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
71
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Jun 2018
Closed
12 Dec 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.