Is wearing a helmet whilst on a bike a law in England?

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Vanya

Is it required by law to wear a helmet while on a bicycle and can you get penalized if you do not?

I know that you "should" and etc, but I want to know if it's a must.

Answer
It's not a legal requirement anywhere in the UK.

How to ride a bike in traffic?

Sara

Hi guys!
So, I learned how to ride a bike about five years ago and I have done it only twice since. A few days ago, on my birthday, I got a bike. I really want to ride my new bike to school and to the gym but I am too scared to ride it in the street. Since I got it, I have been practicing in my neighborhood (a small number of cars are in my neighborhood). Whenever the street is empty, I am very good at it and I go in a straight line and everything, only I keep away from the sidewalk. On the street I will be obliged to ride near the sidewalk where the bicycle bands are. But whenever I see children or cars coming near me I get scared, try to avoid them and almost crash on the sidewalk. Any tips would be appreciated.

Answer
What are "bicycle bands"?? I suppose you mean "designated bike lanes". WORST thing ever invented. Class starts NOW! Read every single word. Watch every video.

http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/ - USA
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/lhd/index.htm - UK version - left side of the road
READ - https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/14234/knowledge_is_best_protection_for_bicyclist
Classes in your area? Take them all - http://cyclingsavvy.org/
See parts 2 & 3 of this also...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU
Get a good helmet mirror!!!
http://safezonemirror.com/

As one of the videos explains, a little nervousness is to be expected at first. Go for rides on less used roads. If you need to get to a more congested area - find parallel side streets. I've been "car free" over 3 years - going on four. You have the same RIGHTS, duties & responsibilities as any other "VEHICLE" on the road. And yes...a bicycle is legally a "vehicle". Best piece of advice I can give you...in a narrow lane situation (less than 14' wide) "control" or TAKE THE LANE! Ride right smack dab down the middle. You are not impeding traffic - you ARE traffic. http://iamtraffic.org/

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