Flashback #Star50: Helmets from today


WEARING a helmet is the most natural, automatic thing to do for motorcyclists these days. So it’s fascinating to know that it’s been almost five decades since the law compelling riders to wear helmets came into force. This page one of The Star on Feb 15, 1975 carried a photo of how motorcyclists used to be without helmets back then.

Curious to see more features like this? Visit Starchive on our anniversary website to discover more stories through the decades.

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