National Helmet Law

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Helmets are compulsory in Australia for motorcycles and bicycles.

In Australia we also have a free national health and hospital service. This means that if some fool smashes his head open doing something stupid then we all pay for it.... and the bills could run into millions.

So, in light of the fact that we ALL pay for the cost of injuries, I think its reasonable that motorcycle and bicycle riders are forced to wear a helmet and take other precautions to reduce injuries.

If you don't want to wear a helmet, fine... as long as you don't expect other taxpayers to fund a lifetime of medical bills, rehabilitation and disability care.