02-09-12, 09:48 PM
Grahamm - Nope. I've seen lots of women driving a car wearing the niquab, and nothing in their faith prevents it what gave you that idea?
As for the other point, while admittedly it is a matter of seconds to remove a helmet, personally I don't like to obey rules that appear to have no basis in reason. If a face covering is required to be removed for security purposes then obviously there can be no exceptions, similarly I find the inference that I might be a criminal offensive. Were I to remove the helmet and reveal an under-helmet ski mask I would have complied with the rule - it's plain stupid.
I've lost count of the number of helmets that have fallen off my seat and bounced around petrol forecourts, they're too expensive to keep replacing so I leave mine on and pay by card.
As for the other point, while admittedly it is a matter of seconds to remove a helmet, personally I don't like to obey rules that appear to have no basis in reason. If a face covering is required to be removed for security purposes then obviously there can be no exceptions, similarly I find the inference that I might be a criminal offensive. Were I to remove the helmet and reveal an under-helmet ski mask I would have complied with the rule - it's plain stupid.
I've lost count of the number of helmets that have fallen off my seat and bounced around petrol forecourts, they're too expensive to keep replacing so I leave mine on and pay by card.