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67: On all journeys,
the rider and pillion passenger on
a motorcycle, scooter or moped MUST wear
a protective helmet. Helmets MUST comply
with the Regulations and they MUST be
fastened securely. It is also advisable
to wear eye protectors, which MUST comply
with the Regulations. Consider wearing
ear protection. Strong boots, gloves
and suitable clothing may help to protect
you if you fall off.
Laws RTA 1988 sects 16 &17 & MC(PH)R
as amended reg 4, & RTA sect
18 & MC(EP)R as amended reg 4 |
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68: You MUST
NOT carry more than one
pillion passenger and he/she MUST sit
astride the machine on a proper seat
and should keep both feet on the
footrests.
Law RTA 1988 sect 23 |
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69: Daylight riding. Make
yourself as visible as possible from
the side as well as the front and rear.
You could wear a white or brightly
coloured helmet. Wear fluorescent clothing
or strips. Dipped headlights, even
in good daylight, may also make you
more conspicuous.

Make sure you can be seen
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70: Riding in the dark. Wear
reflective clothing or strips to improve
your chances of being seen in the dark.
These reflect light from the headlamps
of other vehicles making you more visible
from a long distance. See Rules
93-96 for lighting requirements. |
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71: Manoeuvring. You
should be aware of what is behind and
to the sides before manoeuvring. Look
behind you; use mirrors if they are
fitted. When overtaking traffic queues
look out for pedestrians crossing between
vehicles and vehicles emerging from
junctions.
Remember: Observation - Signal
- Manoeuvre. |