Man Protecting Faith by refusing Helmet

Man protecting faith by refusing helmet

February 19, 2013: The law is clear - people riding a bike have to wear a helmet to protect your head. But one Brisbane man is fighting a fine for not wearing one, he says to protect his faith. ........Source

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Cyclists: turban or helmet

21 February '13 - 4BC Drive: A turban wearing cyclist is currently facing court for riding his bike without a helmet.

23 year old Sikh, Jasdeep Atwal, has been cycling on Brisbane streets for over a decade but has only recently been singled out by council for riding helmetless, due to his religious beliefs.

Putting religious beliefs aside, should we be allowed (after a certain age) to choose whether we wear a helmet or not?

Founder of Helmet Freedom Dave Kinkead joins Gary Hardgrave to argue why helmets aren't necessarily the answer to road safety.

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