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Section 17 - Rules for cyclists

Keeping your bicycle roadworthy

Bicycle checklist

Protective clothing and equipment

Cycling safely

Rules on cycle tracks for other road users

Cyclists on roundabouts

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Section 17.3 - Protective clothing and equipment

As a cyclist, you are a vulnerable road user and your bicycle will not protect you if there is a crash. The law does not require you to wear a helmet. However, in the interest of road safety, and in your personal interest, you should wear a helmet at all times.

When buying a helmet:

look for a mark to show that it has been made to a recognised national standard, and
check that it does not restrict your field of vision or your hearing.

When you own a helmet you should:

replace it when it is damaged or dropped,
adjust the straps on your helmet to fit you correctly. Always check the manufacturers instructions.