The Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998Protective headgear4.—(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), every person driving or riding (otherwise than in a side-car) on a motor bicycle when on a road shall wear protective headgear.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall apply to any person driving or riding on a motor bicycle if—(a)it is a mowing machine; or(b)it is for the time being propelled by a person on foot.
Quote The Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998Protective headgear4.—(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), every person driving or riding (otherwise than in a side-car) on a motor bicycle when on a road shall wear protective headgear.(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall apply to any person driving or riding on a motor bicycle if—(a)it is a mowing machine; or(b)it is for the time being propelled by a person on foot.So if you're pushing it, no, you don't need to wear a helmet.
But then I have heard guys say you can ride a motorcycle in a bus lane and other say you can not.
Once a few years ago when I had an aprilia rs 125. I got pulled over for speeding. Got sat in the back of there car. Good cop was saying that they wouldn't take any further action for speeding as they wasn't recording and was heading back to station. Bad cop turned out to be a trainee vehicle inspector and actually sat on the kerb at about 11pm with a folder a ruler and a torch. Measuring this that and whatever else. Anyway long story short he gave me a prohibition notice for having a faulty front brake. ( him saying that the fluid level was below minimum although he checked it while leaning over on the side stand and not with the bike upright. ) anyway the prohibition notice didn't allow me to even ride my bike home. Only about 1 mile but up hill. So I had to push. He said I had to keep my helmet on as I had to push it on The road not the path. They even bloody waited till I got half way up the hill to make sure I didn't jump on Or even start it up and walk at side in 1st gear. They said that if I got bike sorted and re mot. And produced at station within 1 week that everything be fine. ( which I did ) Anyway 8 months later court summons thru post. 3 points £80 odd fine. Jobsworth. Anyway sorry for blabbering on but pisses me off. But that's what I was made to do. Weather it's law or not I don't know probably him just being pissed of they couldn't get me for speeding.
If the bike has broken down then it is no longer a motor vehicle with regard moving it.No helmet and no licence needed either.
Foc me that was hard work!
Quote from: BBROWN1664 on 18 September 2017, 03:52:41 pmIf the bike has broken down then it is no longer a motor vehicle with regard moving it.No helmet and no licence needed either.Not sure on that one BB You get caught with your car in a car park with the keys in your pocket and your pissed you will still be done for being under in influence in charge on a motor vehicle. If you have the keys you are in charge of the car, it is the same offence as driving whilst pissed. The assumption is that you would drive the car because you have the keys. People when they are pissed out of their brains think they are fine to drive and do. Anyway that is my understanding, Happy to be corrected.Just found this police website https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q678.htmI would imagine you are still in charge of a motor cycle if you have the keys with you. if it is on the road it has to be taxed and insured with a current MOT, same as have a vehicle parked outside you house on the road must be legal.
I'd argue about it needing mot and insurance to be pushed along the road. especially as a non runner.Pushing Superdream400 for a few+ miles fully kitted in waterproofs results in weight loss and an appreciation of petrol station conveniences. Helmet or no helmet
Quote from: tommyardin on 18 September 2017, 03:31:13 pmBut then I have heard guys say you can ride a motorcycle in a bus lane and other say you can not.You can only ride in certain bus lanes, not all of them. The bus lane has to have a sign indicating that motorcycles are allowed otherwise expect to receive a nip.