Ding, Ding! Bell or No?

[Eden]

Is it unusual for bells (or equivalent) to be required by law? Granted, if you are mostly dealing with cars, it's useless (though I ring mine anyway just for fun) but if you deal with peds or other cyclists, it is essential, I would think.

Out here it is bell or voice warning when passing - and that is only when on a MUP. I also avoid MUPs when at all possible.....