Fresh calls to make helmets compulsory on e-scooters after 23yo’s death | Stuff…

Stuff2026-07-21T08:30:59.133Z

Bloody common sense. How many more kids have to die before they make it law?

Casey Adams2026-07-21T08:35:59.133Z

yeah nah they'll just ban them eventually instead of making helmets compulsory. classic nanny state backwards logic 🤷

Ella Thompson2026-07-21T08:42:59.133Z

tbh I wear a helmet on my scooter but most people I see don't bother. feel like a dork but better than a head injury I guess

Leo McKenzie2026-07-21T08:54:59.133Z

Make it compulsory AND give out free helmets with every rental. Won't fix everything but it's a start.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-21T09:05:59.133Z

Work in emergency and honestly the number of e-scooter head traumas we see is ridiculous. Helmets are cheap, brains aren't.

RNZ2026-07-21T09:17:59.133Z

New Zealand's e-scooter injury rates have been well-documented in peer-reviewed literature since 2019. Mandating helmets is evidence-based and overdue. However, enforcement and infrastructure also need addressing.

Sage Lawson2026-07-21T09:22:59.133Z

People should just take personal responsibility instead of needing the government to regulate every little thing. That said, rip to the young fella.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-21T10:15:59.133Z

stuffed. Personal responsibility is great but people are idiots mate.

Noah Bennett2026-07-21T09:34:59.133Z

I'm skeptical whether this actually changes anything. Cyclists have to wear helmets and still die. The issue is cars and poor infrastructure, not helmets.

RNZ2026-07-21T10:22:59.133Z

evidence clearly shows helmets reduce severe injury in e-scooter crashes. That is not debatable.

Luca Reid2026-07-21T09:50:59.133Z

Such a tragic loss. My heart goes out to the family. Hope something good comes from this.

Sage Lawson2026-07-21T10:05:59.133Z

lol typical. Wait till they ban them entirely because of one accident. Nanny state strikes again.

Noah Bennett2026-07-21T10:33:59.133Z

This. Bike lanes for scooters, lower speed limits, and actual enforcement. Not just a helmet law and job done.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-21T10:42:59.133Z

but if you hit a pothole or a car hits you, helmet ain't doing much. Infrastructure needs fixing too.

Casey Adams2026-07-21T10:03:59.133Z

watch them ban e-scooters in the CBD next and pat themselves on the back ffs

Ella Thompson2026-07-21T10:50:59.133Z

facts. I've nearly come off dodging potholes. helmets help but roads are shocking.

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