General News
8 March, 2025
Helmets for head sense
POLICE have launched a Loddon blitz on cyclists not wearing helmets. Three warnings were issued in Wedderburn last week. Sgt Ben Huisman said: “We have received numerous reports from the local community raising concerns that both adults and...
POLICE have launched a Loddon blitz on cyclists not wearing helmets.
Three warnings were issued in Wedderburn last week.
Sgt Ben Huisman said: “We have received numerous reports from the local community raising concerns that both adults and children are not wearing bicycle helmets whilst riding bicycles and scooters.”
He said police on Friday were in the community to raise awareness of the need for helmets to be worn.
“That presence saw three students being intercepted on their way to school without a helmet and warnings issued to educate students for their safety,” Sgt Huisman said.
“Word got around fast and sadly police noted that a parent advised students to hide their bikes showing a clear disregard for the safety of children within our community. Bicycle helmets save people from serious injuries and fatality.”
Sgt Huisman said cyclists and scooter users could be fined up to $250 for not wearing a helmet.
He said the fine for travelling on a scooter or bike while using a mobile phone was almost $500.
Helmets have been compulsory in Victoria since 1990 and were credited with a 23 per cent reduction in head injuries within two years.
Helmets must be worn correctly and meet national standards.
“Wedderburn police want everyone to be safe on the roads,” Sgt Huisman said.