Captain Scarlet Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) Well simple question.With untrained idiot PCSO's going around and trying to bust just about anyone they see riding on a pavement or near one, the law is currently that cyclists must ride in the road.I feel its stupid how a legislation was made to remove cyclists from the paths to keep pedestrians safe, but not one that ensures the cyclist is then safe in the road?Should cycle helmets be made compulsory? Edited November 20, 2007 by thutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I thought they were anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongsideof40 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have seen 2 normal peeps riding normal bikes on the road doing nothing stupid, one was hit by a car the other just slid off on a corner both had helmets and both would have been dead or veggi-fide if they didnt. Defo helmets should be compulsory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 If they were compulsary no-one would be embarissed about wearing them. Becuase eveyone who rode a bike would have to, even the chavs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I thought they were anyway?Only in certain states in the US. Never in the UK. I'd say maybe they should be compulsory for under 16's or something but not necessarily everyone... they're obviously a good plan though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) I think they should be compulsory to all though, I can think of countless times where families go out riding their bikes, they make their children wear helmets but don't necessarily do so themselves.Now what kind of message as a parent is that? Edited November 20, 2007 by thutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I think they should be compulsory to all though, I can think of countless times where families go out riding their bikes, they make their children wear helmets but don't necessarily do so themselves.Now what kind of message as a parent is that?I think the exact same thing, especially the bike's where thier parent ride's the bike and it has 1 of them silly seats on the back. So if the parent falls off the child won't have much chance of missing a nice cut either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Its a hard 1... maybe yea.... but id complain if they did..... Dont forget a helmet is only compulsory on a motorbike capible of 180mphcould ride it in your panties if you wanted.... not that it would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I remember reading somewhere that drivers tend to leave more room for cyclists who aren't wearing helmets so if that's the case you're actually safer not wearing one when riding on the road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Its a hard 1... maybe yea.... but id complain if they did..... Dont forget a helmet is only compulsory on a motorbike capible of 180mphcould ride it in your panties if you wanted.... not that it would be a good ideaThat right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I remember reading somewhere that drivers tend to leave more room for cyclists who aren't wearing helmets so if that's the case you're actually safer not wearing one when riding on the road... was a documentry i think it was on the one show, well thats where i saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongsideof40 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Its a hard 1... maybe yea.... but id complain if they did..... Dont forget a helmet is only compulsory on a motorbike capible of 180mphcould ride it in your panties if you wanted.... not that it would be a good ideaThat right?No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 That right?I think he means that the only compulsory item of clothing on a motorcycle (of any kind/capable of any speed) is a helmet. Apart from public decency laws you could legally ride a motorcycle in nothing but a helmet and a loin cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 That right?No i meanDont forget a helmet is only compulsory on a motorbike, capible of 180mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 erm i think anyone called cris it should be mad compulsory!! Some people just never learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongsideof40 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 its not a driving offence not wearing a helmet ( well it wasnt when i was young ) but carried a fixed fine of £10 !!! well it was 25 years ago mind!! but didnt affect your licence i.e no points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Drew Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I put no.. If people don't want to wear one that is there choice...I do wear one but have nothing against those who don't and I really couldn't see chavs wearing them even if it was the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 i've put no aswell....i obviously do- cycling through london is dangerous enough...and with a fixed gear..well..you can't have a law for one place and not another...don't think it'd catch on most places.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hell no, if you want to wear one fair enough. Nobody should be forced into anything like that, they'll be making us wear lifejackets for swimming next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Some people who commute to work on a bike need to look respectable at the office, putting a helmet on definitely ruins my hair do, I'd imagine its the same for everyone.I know its possible to get killed on a bike because your on the road, but you can also get killed crossing the road, nobody wears a helmet for that. Obviously its a shit comparison but theres risks involved in everything we do, we take it upon ourselves as responsible people to decide if its necessary or not for us to need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 In Kefalonia the law is that, if you have a helmet on your body, its legal, so you can have one rapped round your arm whilst riding.I saw loads with them threw there arms, i was just thinking, wouldent it be easier to jus wear it? daft lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 what the f**k is kefalonia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Some people who commute to work on a bike need to look respectable at the office, putting a helmet on definitely ruins my hair do, I'd imagine its the same for everyone.I know its possible to get killed on a bike because your on the road, but you can also get killed crossing the road, nobody wears a helmet for that. Obviously its a shit comparison but theres risks involved in everything we do, we take it upon ourselves as responsible people to decide if its necessary or not for us to need one.That old chesnut...Lets not start with the ridiculously stupid arguements. If the chance of injury goes up, the precautions taken should. The whole point is, accidents happen by accident, and are unavoidable. People make mistakes and get away with them, sometimes they don't. You might never fall off your bike, but one day a car makes a mistake and hits you. Not your fault, but what does that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) No. This should not be made compulsory. Too many things are made compulsory, and there are too many warning signs/regulations as it is. All it does is encourage stupidity, lack of responsibility and lack of common sense. It also means that future generations will be less in-tune with the risks around them.Not wearing a helmet for an extreme sport is silly, but we've all done it at times. However, it only takes one bad accident and the effects can be life-changing. I've seen them firsthand, and it's not pleasant. I was saved from a similar injury by a helmet once - despite the lid I was knocked out and couldn't even remember what month it was. If I hadn't had a helmet on that day, christ knows how bad it would've been.(Edited for mis-spelling of their/there. Just not acceptable, that one.) Edited November 21, 2007 by snappel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 It should be your choice I think. It helps evolution - stupid (or vain) people (Krisboats ) will have more accidents and die out. Like scallies playing on railways tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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