In the observational study in August, just half of pedal cyclists were seen wearing a helmet, a drop of 7 per cent on last year. The number of e-scooter riders wearing a helmet fell by 15 per cent in 2024 to 27 per cent this year. The findings came from the RSA’s nationwide observational survey of how many cyclists, e-scooter riders and bikers were seen wearing high-visibility clothing and helmets. E-scooter riders are not obliged to wear helmets, but are advised to. Sam Waide, chief executive of the RSA, said the declining usage of helmets by pedal cyclists and e-scooter riders was “deeply concerning”.

Source: The Irish Times December 04, 2025 04:16 UTC