Friday 26 July 2013

Motorcycle Helmets Protective Headgear (Comply With The British Motorcycle Helmet Law)

Helmets Protective Gear! Safety With Reduction in Fatalities
While motorcycle riding has been around for years now, the protective gear and laws related to safety have not been around for that long. These laws and regulations of safety have evolved over the years by lots of debate and talks in the parliament, to be able to take the shape that they are in now. Even to this day, safety laws pertaining to motorcycle riding are under hot debate and new laws are being made so that riders could be safer and there can be a further reduction in the fatalities and injuries that occur every year.


Insertion of Law to Put on Motorbike Helmet During Bike Riding
It is essential to know that the first time that the law pertaining to wearing a motorcycle helmet by motorcyclists was passed in the UK parliament, there were many people who opposed it. Specifically Enoch Powell who commented that not only was this an inconvenience but it would not reduce the amount of deaths caused by a motorcycle accident.

Wearing Helmet Lat Applicable, Observational Data
However, the parliament was informed that it would actually save the 300-400 deaths and injuries that were caused by motorcycle accidents and the helmet law bill was passed making it compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear a crash helmet when riding a motorbike or moped in UK and is applicable till now.



Lawrence of Arabia' or T.E. Lawrence
You may have heard of the 'Lawrence of Arabia' or T.E. Lawrence and now wondering what does he have to do with the helmet law? Well, the thing is that he was a war hero who died during a motorcycle accident as he was one of the messengers who used to take messages to the front line from commanders. He suffered a fatal head injury after being involved in a motorbike accident which eventually leads to his death. His doctor and neurosurgeon Dr. Hugh Cairns was the one who first brought up the issue of making it mandatory for all to wear helmets in the UK. Since 1973 till now it has been debated wield but it is still very much part of the law and not only that but now ABS brakes ad headlights, indicator lights are also being argued to be made a mandatory part of motorcycles.



The introduction of the helmet law was a turning point in the life of future motorcyclists as it was the first step towards a responsible and sensible driving future. It has led to saving the lives of many motorcyclists and also prevented what could have been, fatal injuries. You can be stopped by the police and fined an average of 30 pounds in UK if you are caught without a motorcycle helmets. It could be possible that you may just be warned, but the extreme possibility of a fine should be enough warning for you!

Make sure you a motorbike helmet that is CE certified, meet the British Safety standard and are certified by BSI Kitemark. They should also meet the UECE Regulation 22.05 and have the mark of the British Safety.

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