No helmet no ride, says South African Government

06-24-2004, 04:20 AM

Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
Africa.

The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
on the 5th of October 2004.

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06-24-2004, 06:02 AM

"David Cowie" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.
>
> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
> on the 5th of October 2004.
>
> for more see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

In 2007 actually

The Oct 2004 regulation covers motorbikes only

(2) After expiry of three years from the date of commencement of
this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal
cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet
which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly
fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

Curious

06-24-2004, 06:02 AM

"David Cowie" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.
>
> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
> on the 5th of October 2004.
>
> for more see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

In 2007 actually

The Oct 2004 regulation covers motorbikes only

(2) After expiry of three years from the date of commencement of
this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal
cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet
which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly
fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

Curious

06-24-2004, 06:02 AM

"David Cowie" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.
>
> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
> on the 5th of October 2004.
>
> for more see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

In 2007 actually

The Oct 2004 regulation covers motorbikes only

(2) After expiry of three years from the date of commencement of
this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal
cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet
which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly
fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

Curious

06-24-2004, 06:02 AM

"David Cowie" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.
>
> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
> on the 5th of October 2004.
>
> for more see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

In 2007 actually

The Oct 2004 regulation covers motorbikes only

(2) After expiry of three years from the date of commencement of
this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal
cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet
which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly
fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

Curious

06-24-2004, 06:02 AM

"David Cowie" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.
>
> The amendment was published on the 5 October 2001 and comes into force
> on the 5th of October 2004.
>
> for more see [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

In 2007 actually

The Oct 2004 regulation covers motorbikes only

(2) After expiry of three years from the date of commencement of
this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal
cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet
which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly
fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

Curious

06-24-2004, 12:18 PM

David Cowie wrote:

> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.

What kind of helmets? My cycling buddy Pete Rawlinson was shot in the
head in Cape Town waiting at traffic lights. I'm sure South Africa has
more important concerns, like armed robbery, AIDS and Zimbabwe.

06-24-2004, 12:18 PM

David Cowie wrote:

> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.

What kind of helmets? My cycling buddy Pete Rawlinson was shot in the
head in Cape Town waiting at traffic lights. I'm sure South Africa has
more important concerns, like armed robbery, AIDS and Zimbabwe.

06-24-2004, 12:18 PM

David Cowie wrote:

> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.

What kind of helmets? My cycling buddy Pete Rawlinson was shot in the
head in Cape Town waiting at traffic lights. I'm sure South Africa has
more important concerns, like armed robbery, AIDS and Zimbabwe.

06-24-2004, 12:18 PM

David Cowie wrote:

> Legislation due to come into effect in October this year, details that
> cyclists must wear helmets when riding on a public road in South
> Africa.

What kind of helmets? My cycling buddy Pete Rawlinson was shot in the
head in Cape Town waiting at traffic lights. I'm sure South Africa has
more important concerns, like armed robbery, AIDS and Zimbabwe.