What helmets are road legal in the UK?
All helmets worn on UK roads must meet one of the following:
- British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark.
- UNECE Regulation 22.05.
- a European Economic Area member standard offering at least the same safety and protection as BS 6658:1985, and carry a mark equivalent to the BSI Kitemark.
Are German motorcycle helmets legal in UK?
ECE22.
05 (also known as the ECE R22-05) standard is a basic European helmet standard. This is the other standard that a helmet can display to be road legal for use in the UK. The ECE 22.05 testing is the equivalent of the DOT helmet testing in the USA and this approval covers both the helmet & the visor.
Do Sikhs have to wear a motorcycle helmet in the UK?
On all journeys, the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter, moped or motor quadricycle, also called quadbike, must wear a protective helmet. This does not apply to a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing a turban. Helmets must comply with the regulations and they must be fastened securely.
Is it law to wear a helmet on a motorcycle UK?
Safety helmets – the law
By law you must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle or quad bike on the road. All helmets sold in the UK must either: meet with British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark.
Are tinted visors legal UK?
In the UK, tinted visors are OK during daylight but illegal in “poor visibility/nighttime” – somewhat open to interpretation. Mirrored visors are, as a rule, illegal but road-legal Pinlock-style mirrored inserts are available for most major brands. BS and ECE-rated mirrors also comply with UK law during daylight hours.
Are crash helmets compulsory in UK?
UK helmet law
In the UK you are required, by law, to wear a safety helmet that meets British Safety Standards when riding a motorcycle or moped on a road.