A cyclist group says better bike lanes are the best way to keep riders safe - but it's worth also looking into changing helmet laws

Newstalk ZB's revealed the Regulation Ministry has advised its Minister the risks of not requiring the protective requirement - would outweigh any benefits.

David Seymour, asked it to look into dumping the rule.

Cycling Advocates Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan says helmets put people off - and add to what he calls a pandemic of inactivity.