RT Journal
A1 Chiu W, Chu S, Chang C, Lui T, Chiang Y
T1 IMplementation of a motorcycle helmet law in taiwan and traffic deaths over 18 years
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2011
FD July 20
VO 306
IS 3
SP 267
OP 268
DO 10.1001/jama.2011.989
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.989
AB 
To the Editor: In 1994, a trial law was passed in Taipei City requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. A pilot study showed an increase in helmet use from 21% to 79% and a 56% reduction in motor vehicle–related deaths.1 The law was terminated after 4 months, associated with an increase in deaths. In June 1997, a national helmet law was passed by the Taiwanese legislature. A public information campaign was conducted in the year before passage and strict enforcement followed with fines for noncompliance among riders and passengers. We studied motor vehicle–related deaths from 1991 through 2008 in Taiwan.