The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged people to wear helmets when riding motorbikes on public roads — even on electric scooters.

Dennis Lister III, the chairman of the BRSC, said that under the law protective headgear must be worn by anyone driving or riding a motorcycle.

“While using electric scooters we ask that riders remember that they must wear helmets when using them, as required under legislation,” he said.

“We also remind the public that all users must be 16 years and older to ride electric scooters and that any person riding under-age is committing an offence against the law.”

He said whether a person is riding a motorcycle, auxiliary cycle or pedal cycle, they must wear a helmet or protective headgear while riding on public roads. “This requirement is not only for the driver but also for passengers.”

Mr Lister added that helmets protect wearers from head injuries in the event of a collision, and should be replaced every five years.