Can you ride on the road on a bicycle in the UK without a helmet?

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John

Ive just bought a bike, and I was wondering if I could ride it on the road legally?

Answer
Yes you can there is no law or legal requirement to wear a helmet. The reason you see most cyclists wearing a helmet is that if they roll into a hole in the road or there tire goes over a bump in the road they could lose control of the bike especially in a racer with the speed and the position you would be in it would be hard to not lose control of the bike. Even hitting a stone could cause you to fall or some lose pebbles on the road.

It is really suggested that you do get a helmet for you own safety.

Best of luck and have fun with your new bike.

Is it the law to wear a helmet while biking?

Q. I live in Vancouver, BC. What are the laws about bike safety?

Answer
I wonder if they beat you over the head with batons if you refuse?
In the UK bicycle helmets are optional.

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