The popular initiative, which was approved by the electorate on September 22, 2013, was originally aimed at banning religious veils such as the burqa or nihab. However, the consistent implementation of the will of the people now has consequences that go far beyond the restriction of religious traditions. For example, the new law has resulted in a ban on full-face helmets for mountain bikers for the first time.

This regulation is likely to lead to drastic changes for mountain biking in Ticino. With its brash approach, the Ticino cantonal parliament is effectively enforcing a ban on downhill biking. By law, "covering or concealing the face on public roads, squares and on public transport is prohibited". Of course, this also applies to athletes, and no exceptions can be made.The decision for the downhill route on Monte Tamaro is likely to be a serious one. While in southern Germany, for example, police officers are deployed to enforce a two-metre rule and keep mountain bikers away from the single trails, the canton of Ticino will have to enforce the new masking law. It is already clear that the Ticino cantonal police will be carrying out regular checks on Monte Tamaro. They will ask downhillers to ride more carefully so that the downhill route can be ridden safely with a conventional helmet or without a helmet at all.

The ban on mountain bikers wearing helmets will be introduced on July 1, 2014. Violations can result in fines of up to 500 francs, and in the event of a repeat offense, the bike can be confiscated. From this date, bike stores in Ticino will be prohibited from selling full-face helmets.