My view is if you break the law then do not wear a helmet when trying to evade the chasing police because you assume they will call the chase off you deserve everything you get.
Police drivers will have more legal protection if they are involved in a crash, in a bid to tackle criminals on mopeds, as part of Home Office plans.
New proposals aim to smash the "myth" that officers cannot pursue riders who are not wearing helmets.
"Criminals must not think they can get away with a crime by riding or driving in a certain way," policing minister Nick Hurd said.
The Police Federation, which has called for the changes, welcomed the reforms.
But the federation's roads policing lead Tim Rogers urged government to "act quickly to prevent more officers suffering unnecessary and often mendacious prosecutions".
The reforms - which would affect forces in England and Wales - follow concerns among officers that they risk prosecution for careless or dangerous driving if they chase criminals at high speed, particularly those on mopeds and motorcycles.
The Police Federation argues this deters some officers from pursuing suspects - because they are worried they will be investigated and charged if they have to break the speed limit, jump red lights or drive on the wrong side of the road.
The overhaul of the law follows a surge in crimes involving scooters and motorbikes in the last three years, particularly in London.
Common moped crimes include snatching phones, but some people have been slashed with knives and weapons by drivers too.
BBC News.
Police drivers will have more legal protection if they are involved in a crash, in a bid to tackle criminals on mopeds, as part of Home Office plans.
New proposals aim to smash the "myth" that officers cannot pursue riders who are not wearing helmets.
"Criminals must not think they can get away with a crime by riding or driving in a certain way," policing minister Nick Hurd said.
The Police Federation, which has called for the changes, welcomed the reforms.
But the federation's roads policing lead Tim Rogers urged government to "act quickly to prevent more officers suffering unnecessary and often mendacious prosecutions".
The reforms - which would affect forces in England and Wales - follow concerns among officers that they risk prosecution for careless or dangerous driving if they chase criminals at high speed, particularly those on mopeds and motorcycles.
The Police Federation argues this deters some officers from pursuing suspects - because they are worried they will be investigated and charged if they have to break the speed limit, jump red lights or drive on the wrong side of the road.
The overhaul of the law follows a surge in crimes involving scooters and motorbikes in the last three years, particularly in London.
Common moped crimes include snatching phones, but some people have been slashed with knives and weapons by drivers too.
BBC News.
