Bikers Lifestyle LTD received a fine of £ 10,000 after having sold dangerous motorcycle helmets that did not comply with the driver and the vehicle standards agency (DVSA).
The company was found guilty of seven different offenses in Willesden Magistrates runs on January 20, 2025 and, therefore, was ordered to pay more than £ 10,000 in fines and fees.
In addition to selling dangerous helmets, the (DVSA) has managed to continue bikers lifestyle Ltd for the sale of motorcycle helmets which have not complied with the British safety standards required for eye protection.
According to the Gov.uk websiteTests have revealed that three out of four headsets from the company did not meet the catastrophically security requirements, with a helmet recording helmet which indicated a risk of 100% death in a collision.
The DVSA market monitoring unit has carried out tests in an independent laboratory specializing in motorcycle helmet tests.
Bikers’ lifestyle helmet
The magistrates concluded that there was a high degree of guilt and determined that there was a high risk of damage to consumers. Bikers Lifestyle LTD must also eliminate all non -compliant products from its range.
In addition, it was necessary to recall the helmets sold which do not comply with British safety standards.
The company was forced to pay several fines which include £ 4,000 for headset offenses (£ 1,000 per headset), £ 1,500 for eye protection offenses (£ 500 per article), £ 2,000 in victim overload, £ 2,694 of prosecution fees. Overall, fines and costs have reached £ 10, 194.
In charge of the DVSA survey manager, Sadie Clarke said: “Helmets and lower quality glasses have a very real and significant risk for any cyclist who uses them.
“Tests on the items sold by Bikers Lifestyle LTD have shown that they would be unable to offer the necessary protection required in the event of an accident and the consequences could be catastrophic.”
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