Because it is believed that wearing a helmet will protect people from skull injuries in case of a fall.
Someone was racing down a street and hit there head and died. I also have the alien theory?
more people will wear helmets, hence less people will die from falling off bikes and splitting their skulls open and letting their brains fall out.
No, Wisconsin does not have a bicycle helmet law, but it is good to wear one to protect your head and your brain from severe damage.
It is recommended that you wear a helmet, but it is not a legal requirement
To prevent head injuries. -------------------- The same reason other places did--- money.
That depends on the relevant law in the country you're asking about.In the UK for example it is not a requirement of law to wear one, but it is sensible advice to anyone riding a bicycle.
A bicycle helmet is a piece of protective headgear intended to be worn while riding a bicycle.
In Australia it is a national law that people of all ages have to wear a bicycle helmet while they are on theirs bikes.
Depends on where you're at. The law isn't the same everywhere.
Depends on where you are, the law is different from place to place.
The law isn't the same all over, so it depends on where you're at and how old you are.
A moped helmet is sturdier, heavier and less ventilated. It is expected to provide decent protection at accidents at higher speeds than a bicycle helmet. A bicycle helmet is lighter, better ventilated and only has to provide decent protection at lower speeds than a moped helmet.
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If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.