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A directory of national and local services and information for motorcyclists.

Strategy and Policy Documents concerning motorcycling in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Motorcyclists are required by law to wear a helmet. 

In 2007, the Department for Transport introduced a helmet safety rating system called SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme). 

Whilst all helmets must meet minimum safety requirements, SHARP uses a wider range of tests to give riders more information about how much protection a helmet will offer in the event of a crash.  Helmets are given a safety rating of between 1 and 5 stars. 

For more information about SHARP and to view the results of helmet assessments completed to date, visit the SHARP website.