Fruit helmets to bypass traffic rules

9 January 2009 1,471 views One Comment
Pumpkin helmet

Sample pumpkin helmet

Bikers in Nigeria are trying all sorts of ingenious tricks to bypass a new law that requires them to wear safety helmets. Popular items include dried pumpkin shells, pots and even pieces of tire rubber tied together to fit on the head.

The reasons given by many riders for not wearing helmets include their high costs and superstitions about health and magic.

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