steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Having read this I am working out a defence if I get stopped by the police. Living in Denmark it gets very cold in Winter -25 at times. If it is + 25, can I claim that to be Extreme heat? Anything more than flat is a steep hill to me.
Helmet laws: Spain
Introduction and scope
The Spanish helmet law came into effect from 23rd January 2004. It applies to bicycle riders of all ages. However it does not apply: to cyclists riding in towns and cities; during periods of extreme heat; when riding up steep hills; or to professional cyclists.
A fine of up to EUR90 can be imposed for not wearing a helmet.
In October 2010 the City of Madrid required passengers travelling in bike trailers to wear a helmet.
Compliance and enforcement
In 2003, pre-law, 19% of cyclists wore helmets. In early 2005, helmet use remained unusual in towns but was about 75% among sports cyclists outside towns.
Enforcement is generally very lax. It is not a priority for the Guardia Civil, who alone have responsibility for enforcement.
Effect on casualties
Prior to legislation, an in-depth study of non-fatal cycle accidents by the Spanish Directorate of Traffic (Min Int, 1999)concluded that no statistically relevant positive effects of helmet wearing could be detected. A subsequent study (Claret et al, 2003) concluded that there was a benefit from helmet use, but this has been criticised for containing no medical data, not distinguishing between minor and serious head injuries and not considering other possible reasons for falling casualties.
Helmet laws: Spain
Introduction and scope
The Spanish helmet law came into effect from 23rd January 2004. It applies to bicycle riders of all ages. However it does not apply: to cyclists riding in towns and cities; during periods of extreme heat; when riding up steep hills; or to professional cyclists.
A fine of up to EUR90 can be imposed for not wearing a helmet.
In October 2010 the City of Madrid required passengers travelling in bike trailers to wear a helmet.
Compliance and enforcement
In 2003, pre-law, 19% of cyclists wore helmets. In early 2005, helmet use remained unusual in towns but was about 75% among sports cyclists outside towns.
Enforcement is generally very lax. It is not a priority for the Guardia Civil, who alone have responsibility for enforcement.
Effect on casualties
Prior to legislation, an in-depth study of non-fatal cycle accidents by the Spanish Directorate of Traffic (Min Int, 1999)concluded that no statistically relevant positive effects of helmet wearing could be detected. A subsequent study (Claret et al, 2003) concluded that there was a benefit from helmet use, but this has been criticised for containing no medical data, not distinguishing between minor and serious head injuries and not considering other possible reasons for falling casualties.
