Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Create legal requirement for all cyclists to wear a helmet and other safety gear
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should make it a legal requirement for all cyclists to wear a helmet, high visibility clothing, and appropriate footwear.
If they are involved in an accident, cyclists risk serious injury or death if they are not wearing sufficient safety gear, especially a helmet. Instead of it being advisory it should be a legal requirement.
Timeline
| 21 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
21 Jul 2021
Closed
21 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.