Any 1 know of any laws that apply to riding a bicycle to you need to wear a helmet is pretty much all i need to know
2007-01-02 09:24:13 · 16 answers · asked by bullet_2k4 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
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2007-01-02 09:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by AZRAEL è 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well the laws are different in each state/community, but without a doubt, wear the helmet. There have been far too many accidents involving bicyclers not wearing helmets (many ending tragically) for you to risk it. Think of it this way... Would you rather have helmet hair or a head the shape of a helmet?
2007-01-02 09:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Tara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With this being UK Answers I would hazard a guess you are after UK laws about bikes.
No you are not required to wear a helmet while riding a bike but it would make sense to. Yes it might look silly at first but not as silly as lying in a hospital bed while being fed trough a tube.
You do not need a bell, they only have to be sold with a new bike. What use is a bell anyway when pedestrians who wander into the road cant hear you shouting at them.
It is a good idea to wear some sort of reflective clothing too. Bike specific jackets have a lot of reflective tape built in without looking too dodgy.
2007-01-02 09:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Hustler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In New York State children age 14 and under are required by law to wear a helmet. But law or not it's a good idea to wear one anyway. Not sure about helmet laws in other states, check with your local law enforcement. Otherwise, cyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws as cars, such as stopping at red lights and stop signs, yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, etc.
2007-01-02 12:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you arnt required by law to wear a helmet, but if you are in an accident and recieve head injuries, wasnt wearing a helmet, the legal system in this country uses the highway code against you because it recomends you wear a helmet so you will recieve less money from your claim or they may say its your fault because you didnt have a helmet on....and yes this has happened!
2007-01-03 10:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by xray_daddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For complete answers, go to your local library or Secretary of State vehicle licensing center. There are booklets for "bicycle" rules of the road. If for nothing else but your personal knowledge, and safety, if should something happen, and you are following the "rules", you have the law on your side if it ever gets to court. Witnesses are important too. Just because you are not driving a car, doesn't mean you should be negligent. Ride the trails and get away from the cars and pollution. Just my opinion.
2007-01-02 10:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by wannabuildaboatguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always wear a helmet and reflective clothing. You must have a set of lights in good working order as well. Keep off the pavements! Do schools not do a cycling proficiency test anymore?
2007-01-05 09:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by Stuart W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where you live. In the US, I don't think there are any national laws, but each state has their own laws and some citys/municipalities may have more laws that trump state laws. You should check with some local bicycle clubs to see if they can direct you to the right authorities.
2007-01-05 05:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by CM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on state regulation the place you reside. whether there isn't any regulation against biking whilst intoxicated, they are able to nevertheless get you with public inebriated or another regulation in case you're bobbing up some variety of concern like disrupting site visitors or basically laying on somebody's backyard. LOL
2016-10-19 09:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't. But you can if you want. It's illegal to ride in the nuddy with or without a helmet though. And not on a motorway. Or on top of a moving bus.
2007-01-02 09:27:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only laws are to follow the highwaycode and never cycle on a pavement
2007-01-02 23:55:40 · answer #11 · answered by mbenn60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋