ok, I got a dispute going on with a buddy,
can anyone tell me what the uk penalty is for wearing a motorcycle helmet that does not complying with uk/Euro law cheers guys (apart from the obviouse penalty of getting killed)
Thanks to all and a merry xmas
2006-12-20 23:25:57 · 10 answers · asked by ap Myrddin P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
If the helmet has not been tested to any EU/UK safety levels, then it is viewed as if you are not wering any helmet at all.
British Standard BS 6658:1985 or UN ECE Regulation 22.05
UN ECE Regulation 22.04 is not regarded to be equivalent to the British Standard because it does not contain a chin-guard test for full face helmets or a test for rotation-inducing forces caused by projections and surface friction.
Under law, If you are driving or riding on a 2-wheeled motorcycle on a road you must wear a helmet. Passengers in a sidecar don't have to wear a helmet and neither does a Sikh who is wearing a turban. Also, no helmet is needed if someone is pushing the motorcycle on foot. Alternatively, you can wear other types of helmet which could reasonably be expected to give a similar, or greater, level of protection in an accident as British Standard BS 6658:1985 or UN ECE Regulation 22.05. However, you should seek confirmation from the supplier that the helmet does offer at least a similar level of protection. Check with your insurer that your insurance is not invalidated by wearing a helmet that does not comply with a standard listed in the Regulations.
The penalty for No Crash helmet on Motorbike in Ireland is 2 points on the spot or 4 points in court. Its the same if you have a pillion passenger without a helmet.
In the UK, the traffic violation is worth around 3 points, and is classed like a safety defect in a veichal (no brakes), so is a level 3 offence with a max £1000 fine
2006-12-20 23:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question! I think the reason why is because they are only going to drive in town, but they still at least wear a helmet. When I am out on the road I see motorcycle drivers quite a bit when the weather is warm, and at times I see motorcycle drivers not wearing helmets while they are on the cycle whether they are a passenger or the driver. Sometimes, I see the driver in a T-Shirt, shorts and flip flops and/or sandals. On a rare occasion, I will see someone in all motorcycle attire such as a leather jacket, long pants, boots, etc. What worries me is if they get involved in an accident and they do not have the proper attire on.
2016-05-23 04:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally just a fine as a least you were wearing a helmet. It's £60 and three points min. if you don't wear one at all. Most helmets don't have the BSI mark anymore, just the equivalent EEC marking. You be hard pushed to find a bike helmet that didn't comply anyway.
2006-12-21 05:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be considered to be wearing no helmet at all and punished for this. You can wear just a pair of Y-Fronts so long as you have a suitable helmet on at the same time. Crazy!!
Why would you want a non kite marked helmet, there are loads of reasonable ones about?
2006-12-20 23:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by davespnr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not comply with the law is the same as not having one on,
2006-12-21 05:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cops will give you an ear bashing in UK but thats about ll.
2006-12-20 23:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
After an accident, no head
2006-12-20 23:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Death by hanging.
But a murderer would only get a few years.......
Motorcyclists always get a raw deal
(I am one!)
Sorry don't know real answer
2006-12-20 23:35:54 · answer #8 · answered by Great Eskape 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Death by squashed head? That would be my best guess.
2006-12-20 23:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by Stookie2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just where a turban its legal !
2006-12-22 08:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by jeffisgame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋