[Tricks]

Is it an endorseable offence if you get caught, riding without a helmet in the UK?

 

[Limey]

It was when I was there. But that was when Churchill was still in office.

 

[R100Pilot]

Tinted face shields are also illegal.

And you think it's bad in the U.S. :-g

 

[Antmakka]

Not only is it against the law not to wear a helmet, it has to be approved to UK/EU standards, but you'd be very unlucky to get done for using a US helmet ( I used to have one). None of those small helmets wore by Harley riders or German WWII helmets either. As for dark visors, it should let 75% (I think) of light through, but again a cop
<BR>would be having a really bad day to stop you for it, unless you were wearing it at night. If you had an accident while wearing one you might get in trouble as well.
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<BR>* Carry a BSI kitemark
<BR>* Comply with British Standard BS 6658 or the newer UN ECE 22.05 mark of approval
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<BR>I would guess it's 3 points on your license but don't quote me on it.
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<BR>You don't have to wear a helmet if you're Sikh and wear a turban or you're riding in a sidecar.
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<BR>If you don't wear a helmet and the police try to stop you, you could try to make a break for it. Some police forces have been told not to chase bikers without helmets in case they cause an accident and the biker sues. Don't get me started on this one...

[ This message was edited by: Antmakka on 2007-01-25 10:33 ]

 

[9264]

Endorseable for all but Sikhs who get away with wearing a turban. Fined too.
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<BR>You would not be allowed to continue on your journey so would have to leave your bike behind.

[ This message was edited by: martinyoung on 2007-01-25 10:25 ]

 

[Tricks]

Ok, I know it is a legal requirement but sometimes its nice to for the occasional freedom run.

How many point. and are you not sure it comes under Civil liberties act.

 

[Stampy]

IMHO you would be crazy not to wear one!!! :evil:

 

[Spendthrift]

After seeing my mate slide 60yards on his face the other day i think i would wear one even if it was not legal.

 

[Limey]

Don't have to wear one in Florida but I still do. Don't want to end up looking like Cheapbastard. :-D

 

[step1]

Why dont you just wear that piss pot you brought. :hammer:

 

[dr_gallup]

Can we get all the "little sheet heads" exempted from the requirement, no just Sikh's? :hammer: :hammer:

 

[9264]

Certainly not covered under the Civil Liberties Act.

It appears that this is not an endorseable offence as it endangers no-one but the rider, however, it is a legal requirement so there will be a fine. Presumably this is about the same level as not wearing a seatbelt so I would imagine £60.

 

[speedy3]

Sod the freedom helmet all the time!!!

 

[MrBiff2You]

Limey is on a roll today!