Scooter riders must wear crash helmets

THE Local Police in Palma are planning to launch a campaign for the use of standardised crash helmets by scooter riders in the city.
The measure has been taken because of the number of non-standard crash helmets now on the market. A police spokesman said that they are dangerous as they will not save a person from serious injuries in an accident. Police chief Tomas Bruills said yesterday that over the next few weeks, the police will step up controls to ensure that scooter riders wear helmets which meet European Union standards. Scooter riders will also be obliged to fasten the straps of the helmets. Bruills said that a good crash helmet can not only save the life of a person in an accident, but it can also reduce the risk of serious neruological damage. “We are going to be very firm with all those who do not use the right helmet within city limits.” He added that the standardised helmets are on sale in specialist shops and are highly visible as they have a series of characteristics and standards called for in all European Union countries. The campaign will start when the one on school transport ends this month.
The police are also planning another campaign to raise awareness on the new regulations governing child passengers in cars.