Motorcycles: Protective Clothing
Commons · Question 18935 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Allison Gardner
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing mandatory minimum standards for protective motorcycle clothing, including jackets, trousers, gloves and boots.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 17 Jul 2026
Rule 83 of the Highway Code specifies that on all journeys, the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter or moped must wear a protective helmet that complies with safety regulations. In addition, Rule 84 advises that riders wear eye protectors...