Coventry Telegraph Readers debate if bike helmets should be compulsory after dad dies in cycling collision (3 Viewers)

[Newsbot]

Chris Reeves died after coming off his bike when he collided with two fighting cats

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[Sky Blue Pete]

Chris Reeves died after coming off his bike when he collided with two fighting cats

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Is it not the law

 

[Skybluekyle]

Is it not the law

There actually isn't anything in statute that requires cyclists to wear a helmet. It is in the highway code, but it is written as "should" and, as the highway code is not in itself law, there is no legislation to enforce the guidance.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

There actually isn't anything in statute that requires cyclists to wear a helmet. It is in the highway code, but it is written as "should" and, as the highway code is not in itself law, there is no legislation to enforce the guidance.

Madness