RSA warns of sharp drop in helmet use among cyclists and e-scooter riders

'A decision to wear a helmet - or to make yourself more visible - can be the difference between a minor incident and a life-altering one.' Picture: Stock image

There have been “worrying declines” in cyclists and e-scooter users wearing helmets, while the number of cyclists wearing high-visibility clothing remains “persistently low”, the Road Safety Authority has said.

During the darker winter months, the RSA said it was urgent that these road users change their behaviour, after collecting data at 150 sites across 10 major urban centres in August.