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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 487

Bicycle Helmets Legislation
Non-Compliance Statistics

Ms Szuty - asked the Minister for Urban Services: In relation to the compulsory wearing of bicycle helmets

(1) How many people have been cautioned about the non-wearing of bicycle helmets since the

wearing of helmets became compulsory.

(2) How many people over the age of 16 have been fined for non-compliance with the helmet law.

(3) How many children and young people under the age of 16 have been fined for the offence of not

wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle.

(4) How many of the above had not paid their fines by the due date.

(5) How many of the above have yet to pay their fines.

(6) What course of action is open to police and authorities to pursue fine defaulters.

(7) Is the same course. followed for over 16s and under 16s.

(8) Given the Ministers justification for compelling adults to wear helmets included the need for

adults to provide an example for children and young people, can the Minister provide examples of

other legislation which regulates the behaviour of adults specifically for the purpose of providing

an example to children.