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Subject: Re: No helmet no ride, says South African Government Posted on: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 01:46:22 EDT

Bram van Reemst wrote:
> David Cowie schreef op 24 jun 2004:
>> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details
>> that cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in
>> South Africa.
>>
>> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into
>> force on the 5th of October 2004.
>>
>> for more see http://sa-cycling.com
>
> It's a pity. I hope this will not stop the people from cycling. That
> will only decrease the traffic safety.

Unfortunately that is the inevitable result and it is one of many reasons
why this sort of law is so severely flawed.

miguel
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