Helmet Laws
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aps, only place online I can find them is ebay.
http://search.ebay.com//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=helmet+mohawk
http://search.ebay.com//search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=helmet+mohawk
dustin
UAIOE
If Maryland just came out and said "The safety helmet has to be DOT approved and also have a DOT sticker" then that would be that...
I'm all for freedom of choice. But don't expect sympathy from me when some dumbazz kills himself because he wasnt wearing his helmet...
Also, The US needs to have a progessive licensing program similar to Japan's in which rider is limited to a certain CC's of displacement on a street legal motorcycle until he/she "graduates" to the next higher level by taking a refresher motorcycle safety foundation course along with a certain amount of time on a valid motorcycle license. 3 different categories: 500cc (4stroke) and under, 650cc and under, then open class... of course the categories would have to reflect what manufacturers are offering....
I'm all for freedom of choice. But don't expect sympathy from me when some dumbazz kills himself because he wasnt wearing his helmet...
Also, The US needs to have a progessive licensing program similar to Japan's in which rider is limited to a certain CC's of displacement on a street legal motorcycle until he/she "graduates" to the next higher level by taking a refresher motorcycle safety foundation course along with a certain amount of time on a valid motorcycle license. 3 different categories: 500cc (4stroke) and under, 650cc and under, then open class... of course the categories would have to reflect what manufacturers are offering....
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It's annoying to me when people compare child safety seats to helmets and seatbelts for adults.
Are you a child? Do you like the government treating you like one?
Two conflicting points:
Consenting adults shouldn't be nannied by the government, especially considering the majority of said lawmakers are a bunch of frootloops who lack common sense themselves.
HOWEVER...
When you agree to take public funds (by way of medical treatment, education, etc), you have also agreed that your business is ALL of our business since we're paying for it.
So, simple solution, get rid of helmet and seatblet laws, and also do away with public funding of medical care for the uninsured.
Are you a child? Do you like the government treating you like one?
Two conflicting points:
Consenting adults shouldn't be nannied by the government, especially considering the majority of said lawmakers are a bunch of frootloops who lack common sense themselves.
HOWEVER...
When you agree to take public funds (by way of medical treatment, education, etc), you have also agreed that your business is ALL of our business since we're paying for it.
So, simple solution, get rid of helmet and seatblet laws, and also do away with public funding of medical care for the uninsured.
Tonio
Asperger's Poster Child
Well then, we should fix the system so the cost doesn't get forced on the taxpayers. If you're in an accident and you weren't wearing your helmet, you shouldn't get any money from the government. If you want to turn your brain into street pizza, do it on your own nickel.bedazzle said:
LivinOnLuv
ummmm.....yea, sure
To each his own I guess.
Dukesdad
Well-Known Member
I was in Oklahoma and went through a seat belt check point. The guy behind me was on a bike and they do not require a helmet if you are over 18. I looked at the trooper, at the biker and said really makes sense doesn't it? "Yup have a good day."
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp
tirdun
staring into the abyss
The new Florida law covered the "public burden" by requiring that a rider have a certain amount of personal medical coverage on their insurance. In other words, your a** is covered if your head isn't.
There's been an increase in motorcycle injuries in FL since the law passed, but its hard to tell if this is statistically significant. Its difficult to determine if a helmet was a deciding factor in an injury/fatality and a change in the number of riders ("oooh, no helmet law, maybe I'll ride today") or even weather might play a part.
There's been an increase in motorcycle injuries in FL since the law passed, but its hard to tell if this is statistically significant. Its difficult to determine if a helmet was a deciding factor in an injury/fatality and a change in the number of riders ("oooh, no helmet law, maybe I'll ride today") or even weather might play a part.