> you have to carry the helmet, have it with you at all times, before and after riding.
You need it when you're on your bike, riding it. I commuted by bicycle for 19 years and biked (or walked) almost everywhere (Arlington, VA - Washington, DC). When I rode to the store or to meet someone or to get something to eat, the helmet usually stayed with the bike. I never thought someone would steal just my helmet. I didn't bother to lock it up, although you can get a wire to pass through the helmet and lock it up with the bike.
It seems my post was unclear and sounds like I'm against helmets. If so, sorry about that. It's quite the opposite. I ride a bike every day and use a helmet at all times, and would recommend everybody should do the same.
But I agree that making it mandatory will do more harm than good, for the reasons stated in the article.
You need it when you're on your bike, riding it. I commuted by bicycle for 19 years and biked (or walked) almost everywhere (Arlington, VA - Washington, DC). When I rode to the store or to meet someone or to get something to eat, the helmet usually stayed with the bike. I never thought someone would steal just my helmet. I didn't bother to lock it up, although you can get a wire to pass through the helmet and lock it up with the bike.