brightspark
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nothing better than gravel rash to learn u the second time 
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Don't know if it's still right, but not wearing a helmet used to be a criminal not traffic offence as I found out in the 70's when taking part in the anti-helmet rallies when I was a "bullet proof" teenager 
so technically I have a criminal record 
so technically I have a criminal record 
madkayaker
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only thing i could find was this
Section 16(4) Road Traffic Act 1988 - level 2 fine - fixed penalty offence - summary offence
Regulation 4 Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998
It is an offence for a person to drive or ride a motorbicycle on a road without wearing protective headgear.
NB: Only the person without the helmet can be prosecuted unless he/she is under 16 in which case an aid/abet charge could be considered.
Exemptions
- An occupant of a sidecar,
- a follower of the Sikh religion whilst wearing a turban,
- a mowing machine,
- it is (at the time) being propelled by a person on foot.
Section 16(4) Road Traffic Act 1988 - level 2 fine - fixed penalty offence - summary offence
Regulation 4 Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998
It is an offence for a person to drive or ride a motorbicycle on a road without wearing protective headgear.
NB: Only the person without the helmet can be prosecuted unless he/she is under 16 in which case an aid/abet charge could be considered.
Exemptions
- An occupant of a sidecar,
- a follower of the Sikh religion whilst wearing a turban,
- a mowing machine,
- it is (at the time) being propelled by a person on foot.
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Can't you find anything that pre-dates that? the law would have been passed around 1975/6 as we were protesting in 1977
madkayaker
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its road traffic act 1972 i did copy the section out but it went into code
Got to get the nipper an helmet, picking his bike up tomorrow.
Quite right it is 1972 Section 32 and 33
4.2mb download pdf http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1972/pdf/ukpga_19720020_en.pdf
Here you go Turbans, so if we change our religion we dont have to wear an helmet http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/...helmets-religious#S5LV0374P0_19761004_HOL_469
Quite right it is 1972 Section 32 and 33
4.2mb download pdf http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1972/pdf/ukpga_19720020_en.pdf
Here you go Turbans, so if we change our religion we dont have to wear an helmet http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/...helmets-religious#S5LV0374P0_19761004_HOL_469
brightspark
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but on both counts would u wear a turban
and not wear a proper helmet even given the choice . i had 3 mates not wearing helmets note the word HAD 
Don't know if it's still right, but not wearing a helmet used to be a criminal not traffic offence as I found out in the 70's when taking part in the anti-helmet rallies when I was a "bullet proof" teenager
Nah, not any more. I been done for it a few years back - only going less than half a mile, pillion on a mates bike. Pulled by a traffic car, what are the chances??
£30 quid fine. "Improper headgear". Mate was threatened with "Aiding and abetting not wear a crash helmet". Complete rubbish, no idea why the copper would say such a thing. We both looked at him and went "yeah, right".
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New hat finally arrived yesterday, dont use 'E Cheques' to pay for stuff, a PITA.
Anyway, got myself a Shark S900. Seems to have a good reputation.
Comfy? yes, good fit, yes, a bit tight but my old one was like a tupperware pot. Catch mechanism? fantastic, works on a ratchet and can be done up as tight as I like wit space for adjustment, some (most?) with clips are not adjustable.
The sun visor thingy? seems like a potentially good idea, the Chunkular hooter is well developed so it is a close fit. if I start using the the sun visor I will take the die grinder to the bottom of it and invalidate the warranty.
So a worthwhile purchase, and I can see through the visor. Also a vast improvement in peripheral vision.
Chunko'.
Anyway, got myself a Shark S900. Seems to have a good reputation.
Comfy? yes, good fit, yes, a bit tight but my old one was like a tupperware pot. Catch mechanism? fantastic, works on a ratchet and can be done up as tight as I like wit space for adjustment, some (most?) with clips are not adjustable.
The sun visor thingy? seems like a potentially good idea, the Chunkular hooter is well developed so it is a close fit. if I start using the the sun visor I will take the die grinder to the bottom of it and invalidate the warranty.
So a worthwhile purchase, and I can see through the visor. Also a vast improvement in peripheral vision.
Chunko'.
engybenjy
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Sounds like you got a bargain! I bought myself a Duchini d409, 'bout 80 notes if I remember right. Scores 4 stars aswell, but it fits nice and has good ventilation. Wind noise isnt too bad and the internal sunvisor is pretty good aswell.
Must admit to being tempted by a new Bonnie..............
Must admit to being tempted by a new Bonnie..............
