Muddyfox
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thomas said:Say, it was actually a driver who was injured. Say they didn't have their seat belt on (a legal requirement, unlike a helmet). Should the driver be given full compensation then?
Thomas ... as a hackney carriage driver i am legally exempt from wearing a seatbelt (But) if we dont wear one when we have no passengers in the vehicle (which we are entitled to do) then any compensation claims for Fault or Non Fault accidents will be reduced if it can be proven that wearing the seat belt would've prevented or lessened the damage to the driver
I agree that wearing a cycle helmet should remain the riders choice ... but surely if you commute through a busy city then common sense should dictate that the cyclist should wear one
Simon