Following on from cycle helmet stories this week on SunLive, I have to agree with the police stance to fine those not wearing the life-saving device while peddling around our beautiful region.

During the holidays, I been to the Mount, I've been round Katikati and I've been everywhere in between – and the amount of people not wearing helmets while cycling is gobsmacking.

And, before the older readers of this newspaper blamed those darned teenagers, I'd like to report I've seen at least two women over the age of 50 cycling without helmets on.
It's shame to see young people not taking heed of the warnings that helmets can help prevent brain injury or death if their encounter a collision, but shame more on the older non-helmet cyclists who are setting a bad example for our young people.

I say to police on the lookout for those cycling without helmets to fine away – it's better than all the money spent by hospitals trying to mend and assist with recuperation or death of these individuals.

K Morland, Katikati.