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The rules also require helmet use by certain bicycle passengers. [13] As of June 2013, the legally-required standard for a bicycle helmet is AS/NZS 2063. [14] Mandatory helmet laws were first introduced in Victoria in July 1990, followed in January 1991 by laws for adult cyclists in New South Wales and all age-groups in Tasmania. In July 1991 ...
A bicyclist waits at a bicycle traffic signal in Helsinki. Cycling signal in Rotterdam. Bicycle law is the parts of law that apply to the riding of bicycles.. Bicycle law varies from country to country, but in general, cyclists' right to the road has been enshrined in international law since 1968, with the accession of the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
Many Australians ride a bike for recreation or commuting. In 2017, 1.4% of commuters cycled to work of which 75% were male. Most are concentrated in the flatter parts of major cities, close to the central business district. [21] In 2023, 15% of Australians ride a bike at least weekly, 24% at least monthly and 37% at least yearly. [22]
Bicycle Victoria supported Australia's compulsory bike helmet laws until the 2018 report. Bicycle Victoria actively supported the increase in fines in 2010 to $146 for failing to wear a helmet (other fines on a bike also increased) in Victoria, claiming cyclists should be subjected to laws like other road users. [48]
Bicycle helmet legislation Country Age Last change Notes Argentina All 2004 Mandatory. [8] Fines are collected by the provinces. Australia All 1990–92 Compulsory for all ages in public spaces except for those older than 17 in the Northern Territory that are not using car carriageways (e.g: footpaths, cycle paths, trails).
A 2019 study found that bicycle helmet laws in Australia led to a substantial decline in bicycle-related fatalities. [53] A 2006 BMJ study found that enforced helmet laws did not lead to a reduction in head injuries. [54] This study was the subject of vigorous debate. [55] [56] [57] Changes in head injury with the New Zealand bicycle helmet law ...
If you, like us, were starting to get panicky about the future of watching live cycling events, we have good news. While GCN+ is closing in five days , shutting down on December 19th, 2023.
The 3-feet law, also known as the 3-foot law or the safe passing law, is a bicycle law requiring motor vehicles to allow a distance of approximately 3 feet (0.91 m) when passing bicycles. This policy has garnered considerable attention in various state legislatures worldwide.