Motorcycle Theft, Helmet Legislation and Displacement

Author(s):

Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke and D. Elliott

Date:

1989

Study Location:

Germany

Manuscript Type:

Journal

Full Citation:

Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke and D. Elliott (1989). “Motorcycle Theft, Helmet Legislation and Displacement.” Howard Journal of Criminal Justice 28(1):1-8

Results:

Reports of a drop of more than 60% in motorcycle thefts in the Federal Republic of Germany, brought about by the introduction in 1980 of fines for failing to wear a crash helmet, which was not followed by increases in thefts of cars or bicycles.

File:

123-mayhew_clarke_elliott-motorcycle_theft_helmet_legisl.pdf

Study Number:

123.00