"I'm pretty sure that NSW road rules do not allow an exemption on medical grounds.
Rule 256 says:
(1) The rider of a bicycle must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider’s head, unless the…"
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Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Good advice Dan, except I think being able to say you've already had a win in court and will go there again does help - worked 2 out of 2 times for me already. Court defense is expensive and stressful. You loose a couple of days…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Paying fines is revenue raising but I think challenging them in court costs the state more than the defendant and as such may discourage them from enforcing MHL. Magistrate, prosecutor, police witnesses, clerks etc must cost heaps and all they…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"I think I may be the Novacostrian referred to earlier. I had one charge dismissed because of bad paperwork and a section 10 on another. The interesting thing is that I have since been pulled over twice for riding sans helmet and…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Might have seen these stickers already...
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Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"A Dutch approach to protecting bike riders and pedestrians in collisions with cars: not helmets - airbags on the outside of…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Yikes! Motorcycle injuries and helmets are very different to bicycle injuries and helmets. High speed, single vehicle accidents (typical for motorbikes) often deliver horrific abrasion injuries which smooth, hard skinned helmets…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"My understanding from contesting a helmet fine in the District Court is that medical exemptions are allowed but religious exemptions are not included in NSW - only SA I believe. A Wollongong Sikh challenged this and lost a couple of years ago I…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"I'm not sure that you can present sun hats and helmets as mutually exclusive - there are heaps of sun shade attachments for helmets. "
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Bikefest Newcastle at Honeysuckle Foreshore and regional cycleways
October 5, 2012 at 9am to October 7, 2012 at 4pm
Celebrate cycling for fun, fitness and smart transportEnjoy a weekend of family-friendly rides on safe, off-road paths, tours to popular destinations and scenic rides around the region.There’s seminars and workshops on urban design, active living, bike maintenance and cycling skills plus over 50 exhibitors showcasing their products and services.Bikefest includes demonstrations, entertainment and fashion parades, plus the region's premiere road race, the Mick Chapman memorial Criterium.See More
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders""Package of measures" is probably not a great term. "Recognition that MHL is most likely to be repealed in specific conditions first" is probably something everyone agrees with. Examples being Darwin where you can legally cycle…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"We will break all of it down eventually.
Why? How?"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Calling a valid opinion stupid isn't really helpful. And achieving change is a little more complex than "go in hard and compromise at the end"."
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"OK. I'll open betting. What do we think are the likely steps towards repeal of MHL? I'll lay 10 to 1 odds that it will begin with exemption for hire bikes and exemption for separated cycleways. What is probable is a good indication of…"
Bernard commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders""If you take the view that helmet reform can only come about when some nirvana of appropriate infrastructure arrives you will wait forever."
That is a misrepresentation of what I see as being valid about the "package of measures"…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Recreational
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Newcastle not Sydney
- Tell us about your bikes
- A Gazelle Aristo city commuter, Gazelle Tranza fold-up, Motbecane porteur, Dutch ID cargo bike and Avanti hybrid.
- About Me:
- builder and sustainable development consultant, cycleways advocate.
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- At 4:43pm on February 29, 2012,
sydneyCommuter said… Welcome to the forum Bernard.
What a great photo!
- At 7:29pm on February 29, 2012, sydneyCommuter said…
I love dutch bikes. So comfortable and easy to ride.
The baskets at the front & back are very practical. The dogs must have a great time feeling the wind while traveling on such a bike.
That's what I like about the photo. You can feel the happiness from all the participants.
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