Although not a legal requirement in the UK, it is recommended to wear a cycle helmet whenever and wherever you ride, even a low speed impact could have severe consequences depending on what you land on. According to medical research, cycle helmets can reduce or prevent most cycle related head injuries. Helmets are designed to protect the head against impact and distribute the force applied to the helmet in the event of an accident. Please remember that children must remove helmets before climbing on playground equipment or trees, a helmet could get snagged and cause choking.