The law recognises that children can be expected to be less careful than adults

Around three quarters of cycling fatalities involve major head injuries

There's no appetite for legislation to make cycle helmets compulsory

If the road surface is made dangerous by ice and snow then the Highway Authority may be liable for resulting accidents

In most cases there will be an insurer covering the other party. If not, there is an organisation called the Motor Insurers Bureau

New cyclists travelling short distances reduce their risk of death by 22%