Cyclists fined thousands for not wearing helmets, new data shows

Nadine Morton
Updated January 21 2018 - 9:31pm, first published 4:00pm
SAFETY FIRST: Christian Blasig, 12, and Ava Greatorex, 5, say they never ride their bikes without wearing a helmet. So far this financial year 22 Bathurst cyclists have been find for not wearing one. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012118cbsafe1a
SAFETY FIRST: Christian Blasig, 12, and Ava Greatorex, 5, say they never ride their bikes without wearing a helmet. So far this financial year 22 Bathurst cyclists have been find for not wearing one. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012118cbsafe1a

CYCLISTS in Bathurst have been fined more than $10,000 in the past six months for offences including not wearing helmets and riding on footpaths.

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Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Breaking news journalist at the Illawarra Mercury. Email: nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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