What to do in the case of an accident (discussion)

I know that any mention of the CTC is likely to conjure up images of beards and panniers but I would recommend this section of the website of the solicitors who run the CTC protection scheme. Some sound advice here on what to do in the event of an accident.

FYI, Russell Jones & Walker are a well established law firm who made their reputation in acting for Trades Unions and in particular in acting for members of Trades Unions in work-related personal injury actions. They are one of the best plaintiff personal injury forms around. Yes, I am a solicitor but no, I have no connection whatsoever with them.

http://www.rjw.co.uk/ctc

+1 for RJW. I was referred to them by the London Cycle Campaign for an incident a few years ago, they were excellent.

As for brakes, yes a fixed wheel is legally recognised as a brake. BUT, you need two independent brakes for your bike to be considered 'safe'. So riding a 'brakeless' fixed won't cut it, nor will riding a singlespeed without front and rear wheel brakes.