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Sikhs formally allowed to wear turbans instead of helmets in Oz
Updated On: 23 April, 2013 11:40 AM IST | | Agencies
Australian Government have made some changes to compulsory bicycle helmet laws to exempt people who wear turbans for their religion.
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Transport Minister Scott Emerson said the people will have to demonstrate that they are a Sikh but fell short of explaining what degree of proof would be required, Courier Mail reported.
Emerson said that the exemption was a "common sense" move and followed the overturning of a fine issued to a man for not wearing a helmet in the place of his turban while he was riding a bicycle in Brisbane.
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