Listening to music whilst riding?

[NTECUK]

Direct gov is always a good bet .
http://m.direct.gov.uk/syndicationCo...7e201207211127

Excellent! Mister C you can now go back to listening to music.

[flymo]

personally I prefer not to reduce the capability of my hearing when riding a bike. Being able to hear what's going on around you when riding is too valuable a safety capability to forgo in my opinion.

Originally Posted by mister c

A lad at work told me about it, so Googled it, now can't find the website that I read it on. I will retract my statement & go & sit on the naughty step as I've just found this statement.
"It's ok as long as there can be no suggestion that you are not in proper control of the vehicle or driving without due care and attention."

Phew! thought it sounded highly suspicious that

[NTECUK]

It’s not illegal to use hands-free phones, sat-navs (satellite navigation systems) and two-way radios while driving, but they can be a distraction. You'll face the same penalties as using a phone if the police believe you’re not in proper control of your vehicle. The Highway Code rules 149-151: mobile phones and in-vehicle technology