Yet Another Tragic Case......
HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
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There is, in fact, a national motorcycle helmet law in
effect already. It only applies to people with something worth
protecting.
Please provide a cite.
A while back the Fed refused money for road system maintenance if the
state did not have a helmet law .... similar to the 55 mph speed
limit of the 70's. But that is changing.
Every year more states are changing the law or modifying it based on
real data.
Florida is a good example and reflects some common sense. There *is*
a helmet law, but you are not required to wear one if over 21 years
of age and can prove that you have at least some minimum amount of
personal health insurance.
That is meaningless. When you are in an ambulance being rushed to the
hospital with your with your massive head injury they are not going to
refuse you emergency treatment due to the fact that you are under 21
or that you don't carry a minimum amount of insurance. If you become a
vegetable what difference does it make whether you had insurance?
There are more states that riding without a helmet is legal today
than there were 20 years ago.
Personal choice. I like NH's law on seat belts. If you are over 18 you
have the choice to wear a seatbelt or not wear a seatbelt.
I certainly have no objection to people like you not wearing helmets or
seatbelts. Go for it, and drive like the macho man you think you are.
Harry, I didn't know you cared.
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