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  • Honorary Professor, Faculty of Law, UNSW
A cyclist not wearing a helmet can expect to attract the attention of NSW Police – and not always just for that offence. NSW Police/Facebook

Over‑the‑top policing of bike helmet laws targets vulnerable riders

Julia Quilter, University of Wollongong and Russell Hogg, Queensland University of Technology

Bike helmet laws are meant to be about safety. But the hefty penalties and huge number of fines are causing resentment – made worse by some police abusing the law to stop, question and search riders.

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