Why wearing a helmet could effect your legal status
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Shame there is no distinction made between different modes of cycling, racing vs. commuting vs. MTB vs. utility vs. ...
Each of these would have a different risk profile. Personally I see no reason to wear a helmet commuting or for utility purposes like going to the shops, however, I would wear one to race or go mountain biking. It happens that I don't do either of the latter activities so have no need for a helmet.
Each of these would have a different risk profile. Personally I see no reason to wear a helmet commuting or for utility purposes like going to the shops, however, I would wear one to race or go mountain biking. It happens that I don't do either of the latter activities so have no need for a helmet.
david k
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wouldnt make him safer by not making him cycle less dangerously?
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
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knowing that any money due to my loved ones will be cut by 2/3's, because i chose not wear a piece of ineffective styrofoam, is a scary thought. why is my basic right of choice being eroded by mamby pamby nanny state goodie two shoes?
Little yellow Brompton
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Did you read beyond the headline? Past the "may" , "might" etc... down to the last paragraph, and then the byeline?
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
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yes, why?
Seatbelts, Motorcycle Helmets, Fox Hunting Ban, Various Smoking Bans. Who fought against these "thin edge of the wedges"? All these may or may not be good for us, but each time compusion is accepted by the general population in one area, it becomes easier for HMGs to impose the next ban.
JonnyBlade
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I have had 4 accidents in the last 12 months each of which caused serious damage to the helmet I was wearing at the time. That would have been 4 severe head injuries had my helmet not taken the impact. 'a piece of ineffective styrofoam' in my case I think not! Didn't stop arm, hip and hand injuries but I don't think dressing up in American football gear would help my cycling any
Because apparently you are not entitled, as being anti compulsion is unreasonable and unacceptable
The logic is this:
I think if I experienced 12 months like that I'd give up bike riding.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
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I have had 4 accidents in the last 12 months each of which caused serious damage to the helmet I was wearing at the time. That would have been 4 severe head injuries had my helmet not taken the impact. 'a piece of ineffective styrofoam' in my case I think not! Didn't stop arm, hip and hand injuries but I don't think dressing up in American football gear would help my cycling any
it is unqualified statements like this that are eroding my basic human right of choice. there is no, i repeat, there is no evidence to show that styrofoam hats save lives or stop serious head injuries. a styrofoam hat may save a few cuts, bruises and bumps. however, that argument is for other threads, this one is about a numpty who chose to ride like a dick, fell off and got hurt and hurt someone else.
why does his actions affect my CHOICE not to wear a styrofoam hat, which at the moment (precedent set until overturned on appeal) could possibly reduce any payouts by 2/3's.
in effect, the state has said, pay a lobbying company, lot's of dosh, to wear the kings clothing (by wearing a styrofoam hat, people will see a safer cyclist) OR we'll punish you or your loved ones by making your life financially difficult after you've won your case. All this after an accident that wasn't my fault in the 1st place (if it was i wouldn't have been paid out).
I have had 4 accidents in the last 12 months each of which caused serious damage to the helmet I was wearing at the time. That would have been 4 severe head injuries had my helmet not taken the impact. 'a piece of ineffective styrofoam' in my case I think not! Didn't stop arm, hip and hand injuries but I don't think dressing up in American football gear would help my cycling any
I think its your cycling style that needs looking at not American football gear. Four is a ridiculous number of serious accidents to have in a year.
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