@article{ref1,
title="Bicycle helmet law does not deter cyclists in Finland",
journal="Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour",
year="2018",
author="Radun, Igor and Olivier, Jake",
volume="58",
number="",
pages="1087-1090",
abstract="Bicycle helmet legislation (BHL) in Finland went into effect in January 2003 and applies to cyclists of all ages. There are no mechanisms to fine cyclists riding without a helmet; however, helmet wearing rates are 64% in Helsinki and 42% across Finland. Our aim was to discuss possible effects of BHL on cycling in Finland. We used data from the 1998/1999, 2004/2005 and 2010/2011 Finnish National Travel Surveys. Data across three surveys suggest cycling has declined from before to after BHL. In a 2004/2005 survey, however, only 0.063% (95% CI: 0.02-0.10%) of responders identified helmet use as their most important obstacle to cycling. It is unlikely BHL is a causal factor in the downward trend in Finnish cycling. Lack of cycling infrastructure and concerns for safety are much more common reasons given.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1369-8478",
doi="10.1016/j.trf.2018.06.022",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.06.022"
}