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Good day,
I recently received a reply from the Inland Revenue advising that the safety equipment permitted under the Cycle to work scheme need not be "hired"at the same time as a new bike; indeed I inferred that it was not necessary to hire a bike at all in order to hire the safety equipment. However, the letter did not state which equipment can be classified as safety equipment (see guidance on permitted items from DfT below). My quey concerns whether items such as tyres, chain, cables, brake components etc can be classed as safety equipment. FYI I would be unable to get the LBS to creatively mis-describe the items for my benefit.
Ta in advance
Cyclists’ safety equipment is not similarly defined in the legislation and a common sense approach should be taken to the equipment provided. This could include: ●
● Cycle helmets which conform to European standard EN 1078 ●
● Bells and bulb horns ●
● Lights, including dynamo packs ●
● Mirrors and mudguards to ensure riders visibility is not impaired ●
● Cycle clips and dress guards ●
● Panniers, luggage carriers and straps to allow luggage to be safely carried ●
● Locks and chains to ensure cycle can be safely secured
● Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs
● Reflective clothing along with white front reflectors and spoke reflectors
I recently received a reply from the Inland Revenue advising that the safety equipment permitted under the Cycle to work scheme need not be "hired"at the same time as a new bike; indeed I inferred that it was not necessary to hire a bike at all in order to hire the safety equipment. However, the letter did not state which equipment can be classified as safety equipment (see guidance on permitted items from DfT below). My quey concerns whether items such as tyres, chain, cables, brake components etc can be classed as safety equipment. FYI I would be unable to get the LBS to creatively mis-describe the items for my benefit.
Ta in advance
Cyclists’ safety equipment is not similarly defined in the legislation and a common sense approach should be taken to the equipment provided. This could include: ●
● Cycle helmets which conform to European standard EN 1078 ●
● Bells and bulb horns ●
● Lights, including dynamo packs ●
● Mirrors and mudguards to ensure riders visibility is not impaired ●
● Cycle clips and dress guards ●
● Panniers, luggage carriers and straps to allow luggage to be safely carried ●
● Locks and chains to ensure cycle can be safely secured
● Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs
● Reflective clothing along with white front reflectors and spoke reflectors
