Petition · Department for Transport
Make helmets legal requirement while riding a bicycle or scooter on public roads
Open for signatures
2,602 signatures
What the petition asks
My brother Riley died following a fatal collision in 2021. I believe my brother would still be with us today if he was wearing a helmet. Make it a legal requirement to wear a helmet when you are on a bicycle or scooter.
Wearing a helmet can save lives and reduce head injuries in the event of an accident. This could be called Riley's Law.
Timeline
| 13 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,602
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
13 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.