Originally Posted by Abneycat

The suggestion is simply made to ensure that the buyer actually gets the helmets that will protect against falling over while stopped, as opposed to one that will not even do that. I don't believe that its likely shops will be carrying helmets that don't even work to a standard, but it could happen. I was suggesting features to look for in a helmet, not whether or not one should wear one.

Neither do I make an attempt to fool myself. I know precisely the level of protection helmets are capable of providing, as that information is readily available.

I did not mention the effectiveness of helmets or dispute whether or not one should wear one besides the fact that there can be fines for not doing so in certain circumstances. I don't usually mention it at all, because its a good way to spark personal opinions into a good flame war.

So, yes, you are being presumptuous. But thanks.