they're not really new laws, the helmet law is more of an amendment to the existent law, which will make helmet wearing compulsory at all times on all roads...
every week I see anywhere from 200 - 300 cyclist a week on the roads were I live, 95% already wear a helmet, in the local junior school again of all the kids who cycle to school nearly every kid wears a helmet...
now there is a (possible) strange law making cyclist cycle as far right as possible (or left if it were britain) not sure how this would work or make any difference to how most cycle here ...
Yer im fine with the whole helmet idea. Its law already expect if you cycle in rural areas, it was like that when I cycled there last year and it was all kush. What i don't like is the fact you have to stay by the kurb at all times unless there is some reason not to do so. Its basically allowing a breeding ground for ignorance. Although it says a similar word liked advised so hmm not sure. We will see what happens.
If they brought in that A road law in this country I would have had to use the path to get everywhere.
Edit: what it says
Cyclists must wear approved helmets at all times on all roads. The only exception being that professional cyclists, and cyclists in competition or training, will be governed by their own association regulations.
- Cyclists should preferably ride on the hard shoulder or as close as possible to the curb on roads with a speed limit of 50 kph or more.
- Cyclists should preferably use the right edge of the right lane on roads with a speed limit of less than 50 kph and facilitate overtaking by faster motor vehicles.
- Cyclists under 18 may not cycle on A-roads (autovías in Spanish).
- Passengers and cargo cannot be taken on A-roads (autovías in Spanish).
