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No, it must be fitted to the head and fastened.
No. Wear an approved helmet properly fitted and fastened. Low speed, city riding or a short trip do not remove this obligation. An unfastened helmet can come off in an impact and lose its protective effect. The question concerns a rider required to wear it and does not extend to the specific article 118 exemptions.
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No, it must be fitted to the head and fastened.
Yes, because they are travelling at low speed and in a city.
Yes, because they are travelling at low speed.
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