Is it illegal to wear a helmet?

[charisma]

I have just bought a Westfield Megabusa this weekend.

Here's a good question for you...

Does anyone know for sure if it is illegal to wear a crash (oops, I mean 'safety') helmet when driving on the road?

This Megabusa doesn't have a windscreen, just an aeroscreen, and I don't want to swallow a bee when I'm whizzing down a country lane...

If it is illegal, just what can you get away with?

[ultimapaul]

Your fine in an open top car ..... your get the attention of plod if you wear one in a tin top though.

Something about enticing a race or something.

Paul

[JonRB]

I'm reliably informed that it is not illegal. In fact the perception that it is illegal is almost classed as an urban myth now.

[Simonelite501]

I wear mine all the time, when out in the car,not when I'm at home or shopping etc you understand. Stops me getting all manner of crap in my eyes/teeth/nose, and I don't get a headache from the back of my head getting cold.

[Graham.J]

Noope, not illegal, with an aeroscreened car it's advisable, keeps your bonce warm in winter too

I asked this question a while ago on the Westfield Forums (edited to add link) so a more detailed set of answers can be found here. Also there is another thread on it here.

Oh and enjoy the megabusa

>> Edited by Graham.J on Monday 24th March 00:50

[AJLintern]

Imagine when you get a stone thrown up with enough force to crack a laminated windscreen, except thats your face there instead Yes I think I'd be encouraged to wear some form of protection.

[charisma]

Thanks for your advice guys.

[madcop]

Just don't walk into your local petrol station/bank without removing it.

[cinqster]

I've had a few know-alls tell me that it is illegal when I worn mine in my Spyder. I only use mine on fast busy roads and motorways - especially the M25 - you wont believe just how much cr*p is kicked up on that road until you try it!

Good luck,

John S.