cyclists

[jrobinson200]

is there any law to make cycilists wear a helmet or anything??
its starting to annoy me the amount of bikes on the road, pushbikes, with cyclists with no helmet or protective gear on. if the worst happened and i as a driver hit someone, they increase their chance of injury not wearing helmets. i went past a lad today cycling on the road quite slowly, no coat, no protective gear and his headphones in!!

[Buenchico]

There are no general laws requiring cyclists to wear protective clothing. The only relevant legislation I can think of is the Health & Safety Act. That would require anyone who was cycling in the course of their employment (e.g a cycle courier, a newspaper deliver or a traditional "grocer's boy") to take steps to ensure their personal safety. (It's a criminal offence to endanger anyone's safety while at work, even your own).

Chris

[JimmyCooper]

No law

But if they want to get serious head injuries by not wearing a helmet then let them carry on

[McMouse]

No law requires helmet, but it ought to be criminal act for parents to allow young children the wear helmets that are not properly adjusted to fit,

[R1Geezer]

where have you seen these cyclists on the road? They all cycle on the sme66ing pavement round here!

No there is no law, it's a free country.

[Jenga]

Did you wear a helmet when you were younger? It is still a free country and you don't need to wear a helmet. They can be annoying when you are trying to get past them but for now they are free from such nanny state rules and regulations.

[Tweed]

What makes you think it's a free country?

[Postdog]

ah memories!

When I was in holland, I was amazed at the various pedal contraptions you saw, and at the number of bikes left at the station. Funny thing is, I seem to recall a lot of bikes without obvious brakes.

Anyway, I work for Royal Mail, and you are not (technically) allowed to use a bike unless wearing a helmet