Headphones under a bike helmet
Discussion
The other day I heard someone on my CBT course saying it was illegal to use headphones to play music under a bike helmet, but I can't find anything about this on the web. Anyone know if you can or can't use headphones, and if there is a definition between headphones for music/radio/mobile phones?
thanks guys
thanks guys
I've got an autocom system fitted to my bike. It lets me plug talk to a passenger on the back, listen to music, talk on the phone, and talk via walkie talkie.
Inside my helmet are headphones and a microphone.
For my own safety, I don't play the music too loud, but loud enough to hear both traffic and music. The power for the autocom is linked to my rear light, so if I need to turn it off quickly, I turn my lights off.
They are a very professional bunch at autocom; I believe almost all of them ride bikes. As a result, I can't imagine that it's illegal to have headphones in your helmet.
Anyway, it's not illegal to ride a bike if you're deaf is it?
Inside my helmet are headphones and a microphone.
For my own safety, I don't play the music too loud, but loud enough to hear both traffic and music. The power for the autocom is linked to my rear light, so if I need to turn it off quickly, I turn my lights off.
They are a very professional bunch at autocom; I believe almost all of them ride bikes. As a result, I can't imagine that it's illegal to have headphones in your helmet.
Anyway, it's not illegal to ride a bike if you're deaf is it?
I can't see anything in the Highway Code against headphones, and as the previous poster said it is not illegall to drive or ride if you are deaf, which would be the same effect as wearing headphones.
126: Safe driving needs concentration. Avoid distractions when driving such as
* loud music (this may mask other sounds)
* trying to read maps
* inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
* arguing with your passengers or other road users
* eating and drinking.
Mobile phones and in-car technology
127: You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving - find a safe place to stop first.
Laws RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 & CUR regs 104 & 110
128: There is a danger of driver distraction being caused by in-vehicle systems such as route guidance and navigation systems, congestion warning systems, PCs, multi-media, etc. Do not operate, adjust or view any such system if it will distract your attention while you are driving; you MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. If necessary find a safe place to stop first.
Laws RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 & CUR reg 104
126: Safe driving needs concentration. Avoid distractions when driving such as
* loud music (this may mask other sounds)
* trying to read maps
* inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio
* arguing with your passengers or other road users
* eating and drinking.
Mobile phones and in-car technology
127: You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving - find a safe place to stop first.
Laws RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 & CUR regs 104 & 110
128: There is a danger of driver distraction being caused by in-vehicle systems such as route guidance and navigation systems, congestion warning systems, PCs, multi-media, etc. Do not operate, adjust or view any such system if it will distract your attention while you are driving; you MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. If necessary find a safe place to stop first.
Laws RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 & CUR reg 104
A copper pulled me on the M62 about 15 years ago, for wearing headphones whilst driving.
Said didnt I read the owners manual, and that it would say dont use headphones when driving. (Even though I was young, I had the common sense to not to say 'are you stupid, who reads manuals on headphones')
Just gave me a producer.
Said didnt I read the owners manual, and that it would say dont use headphones when driving. (Even though I was young, I had the common sense to not to say 'are you stupid, who reads manuals on headphones')
Just gave me a producer.
mel said:
How do you think motorcycle coppers hear their radios?
Or Helecopter / Aeroplane flyers....
I use my "in the ear" headphones when on long journeys. Also, on occasion, I put ear plugs in too. appart from the obvious distraction of being able to understand and sing along to the tunes, hearing what is happening outside the helmet is impared regardless of what you use .. headphones or ear defenders.
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