Repeal the Seattle/King County Helmet Law
Repeal the Seattle/King County Helmet Law
The Issue
Bicycle helmet laws disproportionately impact people of color, decrease the number of people who bike, and provide no discernible overall net public health benefit.
Unfortunately, here in Seattle and King County, Title 9 of the Board of Health Code bans riding a bicycle without a helmet.
We urge Joe McDermott (Board chair), and the Seattle/King County Board of Health to repeal Title 9 and legalize riding a bicycle.
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The Issue
Bicycle helmet laws disproportionately impact people of color, decrease the number of people who bike, and provide no discernible overall net public health benefit.
Unfortunately, here in Seattle and King County, Title 9 of the Board of Health Code bans riding a bicycle without a helmet.
We urge Joe McDermott (Board chair), and the Seattle/King County Board of Health to repeal Title 9 and legalize riding a bicycle.
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If you are a medical or public health professional, please say so in your comments when signing. Thanks!
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Petition created on February 2, 2016