Nearly 3,000 bicycle accidents occurred last year, record high. Transportation and Housing Bureau develops legislation to make helmets mandatory
With citizens unable to travel due to the epidemic, cycling has become one of Hong Kong people’s main holiday entertainment. However, the increase in the number of bicycle accidents may be related to more people cycling for leisure after the outbreak.
A study by the Legislative Council pointed out that there were nearly 3,000 bicycle accidents in 2021, a 20-year high, causing 508 serious injuries and 8 deaths throughout the year. Between 2020 and 2021, 77% of cyclists who were injured or killed were not wearing helmets. In foreign countries, wearing bicycle helmets is mandatory in some areas. The document revealed that the Transport and Housing Bureau is studying the feasibility of legislating the wearing of bicycle helmets and will submit the study results to the Legislative Council in July.
It can be seen that wearing a bicycle helmet is of certain importance. It can be seen from the data that 77% of cyclists who were injured or killed did not wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet can really improve the safety of cycling. Protecting the head can prevent accidents. greatly reduce the severity of injuries.
According to a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, people who wear helmets reduce their risk of serious head injuries in crashes by 85%. With the increase of hard asphalt roads and stone roads, the number of head injuries while riding bicycles has also increased. Bicycle helmets are a must-have equipment for cyclists because they can provide protection for the fragile head.
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