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Comments on: Hard headed truths about pollution http://www.tvhe.co.nz/2008/03/26/hard-headed-truths-about-pollution/ The Visible Hand in Economics Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:47:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: rauparaha http://www.tvhe.co.nz/2008/03/26/hard-headed-truths-about-pollution/#comment-1143 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:47:50 +0000 http://tvhe.co.nz/?p=306#comment-1143 There do seem to be an awful lot of studies showing that mandatory helmet laws do not enhance cyclists’ safety. Unfortunately, a lot of those studies were done on NZ and Australia following their introduction of such laws. The regulators might have been well-intentioned at the time, but later research seems to show that they were misinformed.

As you say, it’s hard to see the law being repealed in the near future. There seems to be a widespread acceptance that helmets are a good thing and that forcing people to wear them helps us all. I don’t know why that is but, unless public perceptions change, I doubt we’ll see any change in the law.

]]> By: Owen http://www.tvhe.co.nz/2008/03/26/hard-headed-truths-about-pollution/#comment-1142 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:43:55 +0000 http://tvhe.co.nz/?p=306#comment-1142 And then there are the health benefits of all those extra people riding, I have seen studies showing net benefits for getting rid of helmet laws.

Bascially the law was introduced on the basis of emotions, not rational analysis.

I will wear a helmet regardless, but do not see a need for complusion.

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