Hardly factual as his findings were found to be nonsense and I certainly would not believe a doctor who tested the helmet/non helmet theory by dressing up in a womans wig and riding a bike, its just crazy to think that was a scientific test.
Hardly factual as his findings were found to be nonsense and I certainly would not believe a doctor who tested the helmet/non helmet theory by dressing up in a womans wig and riding a bike, its just crazy to think that was a scientific test.
Perhaps the good doctor should have worn a mini skirt, suspenders and a pair of fishnet stockings as well as a wig, his findings were a joke . Compulsory helmet wearing is easy to enforce as it was 40 years ago with other road users and which has greatly reduced serious injury.
Perhaps the good doctor should have worn a mini skirt, suspenders and a pair of fishnet stockings as well as a wig, his findings were a joke . Compulsory helmet wearing is easy to enforce as it was 40 years ago with other road users and which has greatly reduced serious injury.
Reasons why its unenforceable:
1..........You cannot get banned from riding a pushbike.
2............Cycles dont have any number plates to identify the rider.
3............The police force would never be allowed to chase after cycles in their patrol cars. They might be allowed to follow, but at a really safe distance.
4.............Cycles can go where police cars cannot.
1..........You cannot get banned from riding a pushbike.
2............Cycles dont have any number plates to identify the rider.
3............The police force would never be allowed to chase after cycles in their patrol cars. They might be allowed to follow, but at a really safe distance.
4.............Cycles can go where police cars cannot.
Also, children as young as 4 can ride pushbikes, they can't be enforced and neither can their parents!
Why isn't it compulsory to wear seat belts whilst on a bus that has seat belts fitted? The amount of times I have seen people not wear seat belts whilst on buses with seat belts fitted is shocking!
Is it 30 years since it was compulsory for cars to have seat belts, or only seat belts in the front or what?
Because I'm only 25 and my granddad's car definitely didn't have seat belts when I was 7, whilst I remember sitting on my mum's knee on family holidays in the back of the car for a good few years.
Is it 30 years since it was compulsory for cars to have seat belts, or only seat belts in the front or what?
Because I'm only 25 and my granddad's car definitely didn't have seat belts when I was 7, whilst I remember sitting on my mum's knee on family holidays in the back of the car for a good few years.
It is not compulsory for cars to have seat belts; it is thirty years since it was compulsory to wear them in the front, if fitted. However all cars built since the mid sixties have to have seat belts in the front and all built since '87 must have them in the back.
If a car has belts in the back it is compulsory to wear them (since 1991).
Your Grandfather's car could well have had no belts if it was over 30 years old in 1995. Since 2006 it has been illegal to carry a child under 3 in a car with no belts.
I appreciate the safety of the modern vehicle, however I far prefer jumping into the seat of something classic with no modern health & safety crap installed and taking her for a spin.
You keep on your toes and the drive is fantastic, modern cars are totally 'pedestrian' in comparison.
Although no where near as safe the motoring world was much more fun 50 years ago - the price you pay for progress
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My secretary has posted the link for you (above);)
Blimey I thought nanscombe was a she.:eek:
Not the last time I looked.
Gulp..........:eek:
And guess what?????
I just knew you wouldnt believe it.:rolleyes:
It would be unenforceable anyway.
Perhaps the good doctor should have worn a mini skirt, suspenders and a pair of fishnet stockings as well as a wig, his findings were a joke . Compulsory helmet wearing is easy to enforce as it was 40 years ago with other road users and which has greatly reduced serious injury.
Reasons why its unenforceable:
1..........You cannot get banned from riding a pushbike.
2............Cycles dont have any number plates to identify the rider.
3............The police force would never be allowed to chase after cycles in their patrol cars. They might be allowed to follow, but at a really safe distance.
4.............Cycles can go where police cars cannot.
Also, children as young as 4 can ride pushbikes, they can't be enforced and neither can their parents!
Well, the white van man swerving on a country road in front of my dad the other day was on his phone.
And the pedestrian who just walked across the road without looking was also on her phone - had my dad been going any faster......
Because I'm only 25 and my granddad's car definitely didn't have seat belts when I was 7, whilst I remember sitting on my mum's knee on family holidays in the back of the car for a good few years.
It is not compulsory for cars to have seat belts; it is thirty years since it was compulsory to wear them in the front, if fitted. However all cars built since the mid sixties have to have seat belts in the front and all built since '87 must have them in the back.
If a car has belts in the back it is compulsory to wear them (since 1991).
Your Grandfather's car could well have had no belts if it was over 30 years old in 1995. Since 2006 it has been illegal to carry a child under 3 in a car with no belts.
You keep on your toes and the drive is fantastic, modern cars are totally 'pedestrian' in comparison.
Although no where near as safe the motoring world was much more fun 50 years ago