Off the original topic, but I was prosecuted for no helmet on an outfit, I didn't think I needed one on the basis that most people who ride a trike don't wear one. Wrong!As I understand it in the UK if you bought it legally you can wear it. our legislation starts at the selling point not the wearing point unlike France where I don't think you would get by with a moby cap (see any Banbury run) and if you have a sidecar you can take it off.
There are it seems some corners of airstrip one that are relatively still free
It's a mute point Bill you may have been pinched unfairly the .gov web site uses the term 'must' in relation to solos and 'should' when relating to 3 wheelers and sidecars I have yet to see a reliant robin user with one as usual it would cost you more in legal advice than fines. Someone should knowOff the original topic, but I was prosecuted for no helmet on an outfit, I didn't think I needed one on the basis that most people who ride a trike don't wear one. Wrong!
Bill
I had a friend who started to get a rash on the top of his head and it was a mystery what was causing it. Doc kept saying its a skin infection. Nearly a year later the rash suddenly dissapeared at the same time they replaced their 10 year old helmet. You don't know what nasties are lurking in the lining of your crash helmet.Regarding the kite mark, I'm sure Tim is correct that it must be legal when you buy it, there is no time limit for it's continued use. However there must come a time when it is worn out, my last helmet was done for after about 8 years, it was such a sloppy fit it was probably dangerous.
Bill