❓ This parliamentary question seeks data on helmet infringement and warning numbers issued by WA Police for bicycles, e-scooters, e-bicycles, and motorbikes over three financial years. The response provides infringement data but states warnings are not recorded.
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(1) For each of the last three financial years, including 2024-25, how many infringements have been issued by the Western Australian Police Force (WAPOL) for people not wearing a helmet whilst riding: (a) a bicycle; (b) an e-scooter; (c) an e-bicycle; and (d) a motorbike? (2) For each of the last three financial years, including 2024-25, how many warnings have been issued by the Western Australian Police Force (WAPOL) for people not wearing a helmet whilst riding: (a) a bicycle; (b) an e-scooter; (c) an e-bicycle; and (d) a motorbike?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
3 days
(1) (a) – (d)
Infringements issued for non-wearing of helmet offences, 2022-23 to 2024-25
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25*
Bicycle helmet infringements
266
164
46
Electric rideable device helmet infringements^
563
325
57
Motorbike helmet infringements
70
85
25
*Data for 2024-25 reflects infringements occurring up to 7 October 2024 only. After this date, infringements are recorded by the Department of Transport.
^Relevant statutes refer only to ‘electric rideable devices’ (e-rideables), and as such infringements for e-scooter riders cannot be distinguished from infringements for e-bicycle riders.
(2) (a) – (d)
The Western Australia Police Force cannot provide a response to these questions as traffic related informal warnings are not recorded in police systems.
Infringements issued for non-wearing of helmet offences, 2022-23 to 2024-25
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25*
Bicycle helmet infringements
266
164
46
Electric rideable device helmet infringements^
563
325
57
Motorbike helmet infringements
70
85
25
*Data for 2024-25 reflects infringements occurring up to 7 October 2024 only. After this date, infringements are recorded by the Department of Transport.
^Relevant statutes refer only to ‘electric rideable devices’ (e-rideables), and as such infringements for e-scooter riders cannot be distinguished from infringements for e-bicycle riders.
(2) (a) – (d)
The Western Australia Police Force cannot provide a response to these questions as traffic related informal warnings are not recorded in police systems.
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