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Helmet laws: Sweden

Introduction and scope
The Swedish helmet law was introduced from 1st January 2005. It applies only to children under 15 years old.
Under Swedish law, no penalty is possible for children cycling alone who do not obey the law. However, parents cycling with unhelmeted children are liable to a fine which is to be fixed, but expected to be SEK300 to SEK600.

Compliance and enforcement
In 2002 overall helmet use in Sweden was 17%: 33%-35% for children and 14% for adults. There had been no increase in helmet use for any age group since 1998 [1].
Enforcement not yet known.

Effect on casualties
Not yet known.

Effect on cycle use
Not known.

Cost benefit
No analysis.

References and related studies
[1] Nolén S, Ekman R, Lindqvist K. Bicycle helmet use in Sweden during the 1990s and in the future. Health Promotion International, 2005 20(1):33-40.

See also:	Other helmet laws

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