Why Germans Don’t Like Bicycle Helmets
Cyclist near Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate (Photo: Limerick6/Flickr)
In Germany, it’s illegal to ride a bicycle without a light attached to it but it’s legal to ride without a helmet.
Germans would rather stop riding their bicycles than wear a helmet.
Reporter Miriam Widman finds out why.
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