Only 3% of Dutch cyclists wear helmets and the number killed and seriously injured is much smaller than in the UK, says Prof LJS Lesley . Compared with the number of UK cyclists killed and seriously injured (KSI) by motor vehicles, the number of pedestrians KSI by bikes is tiny, despite cyclists who illegally use pavements. Yes, hard cases do make bad laws, like the pressure to make cyclists wear helmets. Only 3% of Dutch cyclists wear helmets and the KSI is much smaller than the UK. Incidentally, motorists were as likely to die as pedestrians per hour of travelling time, with motorcyclists 17 times more likely.

Source: The Guardian March 06, 2018 17:26 UTC