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In the same period, the numbers of fatal injuries and head injuries arising from motor cycle accidents were as follows:

1992

1993

1994

Fatal injuries

26 (1%)

25 (0.9%)

30 (1.1%)

Head injuries

265 (10%) 254 (9.6%) 263 (9.8%)

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The figures in brackets denote the percentages of the total numbers of injuries resulting from motor cycle accidents.

The standards for helmets to be worn by motorcyclists are set out in the Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) Regulations. It is an offence if helmets other than those of an approved type are sold or worn. While the sale of helmets is not specifically monitored by Government, in investigating motor cycle accidents the Police do check whether the helmets worn conform with the approved standard. In the past 3 years, there have been 41 prosecutions for wearing non standard helmets.

End/Wednesday, May 10, 1995