Discussion. Would you do this with your kid?

[Blanca BusaLess]

Saw this a few moments ago.

So, in Florida there is no helmet law. You do have to register scooters though. I'm not sure how old the child was either. All I could hear and see was the officer pointing to the helmet and the kid saying something like 'that ain't right!' . Notice mom has kids scooter between her legs in a nice matching blue
As she pulled away she looked over at us and screamed '$160 DOLLARS!!!'
Have no idea what he wrote her for but me personally I think ? Well I what I think

 

[sixpack577]

NO WAY! My little girl will be on bikes and four wheelers from a young age...but she will have a helmet and gear!
Kids trust their parents, think they're invincible, and just don't know any better.
I'm no gear nazi either, I ride in full leathers... or a helmet, t-shirt and shorts.
But that's my right as an adult to choose. It's also my responsibility as a dad to keep my child safe! She'll get her share of bumps and bruises, it's good for them.
But putting them on a paved road with no protection at all, especially with the idiots we dodge almost daily is just stupid.
I hope that $160 ticket was for no helmet on the kid's head, and that it burned the parent's pocket enough to where they won't do it again.

 

[GNBRETT]

does FL have a helmet law for ppl under 18? thats pretty common even in states with no helmet law like CT. I would think thats wat he wrote her for.

 

[Warchild]

These children should be beaten with a leather belt.

 

[lil charlie]

The fine should have been way worse. I think all states say under 18 must ware a helmet.

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[Lurch]

The fine should have been way worse. I think all states say under 18 must ware a helmet.

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Most States/ Illinois has NO helemt laws at all. Not under 18, no medical insurance requirment nothing. Any age can ride a motorcycle or scooter without a helmet for any reason. Yet they are the only state without concealed carry. Go figure

 

[twotonevert]

Dang, that is jacked up.

 

[Sous]

Not a chance would I do that.

 

[nabusa]

Psh my lil girl (she's 8) askes my now if she can ride on my bike. Nope, h*ll no. Not until you are older. It's one thing to risk my life on my bike, it's another to risk her life with all the low life's on the road.

 

[cheferman65]

Helll No! I have to ansewer to a higher authority...the CEO aka wife!

 

[cheferman65]

Most States/ Illinois has NO helemt laws at all. Not under 18, no medical insurance requirment nothing. Any age can ride a motorcycle or scooter without a helmet for any reason. Yet they are the only state without concealed carry. Go figure

What does concealed carry permit have to do with anything related?

 

[Big Bo]

Not now, 30 years ago it was common.

 

[motochris]

bungie cords work good...

 

[dadofthree]

In the forward thinking progressive state of SC we have no helmet law so to speak as long as you are 17 years of age. Eye protection is required I haven't read up on it but they just passed a law named after a child that died riding an ATV. I think it requires anyone under 17 to take an accredited operator training course, and wear full gear.

 

[Lurch]

What does concealed carry permit have to do with anything related?

just showing that they are the most liberal over protective state in the nation yet they do not have a helmet law of any kind. Sorry for the confusion

 

[skydivr]

Around the block in my quiet neighborhood at 5 MPH on my Harley, Yes. Otherwise, no way...

 

[cheferman65]

just showing that they are the most liberal over protective state in the nation yet they do not have a helmet law of any kind. Sorry for the confusion

TNX. I'm not the quickest on the draw... It's sunday & I had to work= a little burnt...

 

[Lurch]

Illinios, Iowa and New Hampshire are the only 3 states with NO law about helmets. Just and FYI

 

[HillbillyTom]

Missouri has a full helmet law, but it doesn't apply to the 49cc scooters. I have seen early teen kids, boys and girls both (2 up most of the time), no helmets, buzzing along fast moving, 4 lane city streets here in Springfield. Perfectly legal. These are streets I won't ride the Busa on. Crazy.

 

[Sum Beach]

does FL have a helmet law for ppl under 18? thats pretty common even in states with no helmet law like CT. I would think thats wat he wrote her for.

Florida law makes it mandatory for people under 21, they are required to wear a helmet and not carry a passenger.
They even have a special plate that states 'under 21' in red letters