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There’s one piece of protective motorcycle gear which is mandatory by law. Wearing a crash helmet while riding on UK roads has been a legal requirement since 1973 and, beyond the legal aspect, it really is an extremely important purchase.
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Guide to buying your first motorcycle crash helmet
There’s one piece of protective motorcycle gear which is mandatory by law. Wearing a crash helmet while riding on UK roads has been a legal requirement since 1973 and, beyond the legal aspect, it really is an extremely important purchase.
