silk186
Active Member
- Location
- Reading, Berkshire
When I came to the UK a few months ago I did a quick search and found that the UK has no helmet requirement.
However, a co-worker of mine said that he was hit by a car and didn't receive anything from the accident because he wasn't wearing a helmet. He also told me that UK cyclist are required to take some kind of safety course.
Can anyone clarify the UK regulations? When I was injured by a taxi running a red light the money helped pay for my first two years of school. In addition, if this is the case I would feel less safe if drivers knew they would not need to pay compensation in the event of an accident.
I personally don't want to wear a helmet. I think that cars drive closer cyclists wear helmets. I was required to wear one in Canada and complied with the regulation.
I would appreciate it if anyone could post a link to a concise, accurate and up-to-date list of UK regulations cyclists should be aware of.
However, a co-worker of mine said that he was hit by a car and didn't receive anything from the accident because he wasn't wearing a helmet. He also told me that UK cyclist are required to take some kind of safety course.
Can anyone clarify the UK regulations? When I was injured by a taxi running a red light the money helped pay for my first two years of school. In addition, if this is the case I would feel less safe if drivers knew they would not need to pay compensation in the event of an accident.
I personally don't want to wear a helmet. I think that cars drive closer cyclists wear helmets. I was required to wear one in Canada and complied with the regulation.
I would appreciate it if anyone could post a link to a concise, accurate and up-to-date list of UK regulations cyclists should be aware of.