Busa505
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well it passed unanimously and left it up to the state but here is the link
http://www.ksn.com/news/also/9720367.html
http://www.ksn.com/news/also/9720367.html
Soon to be nationwide helmet law
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07blackBUSA
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Good, they need to pass a law like that. I dont care how many years you have been riding, or how many miles you have under your belt, you never know when that deer is gonna pop out or that car is just gonna merge "without" seeing you.
kennym4
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I always said that when I got my bike I would NEVER wear a helmet ! Funny thing is I started with it, and when I decided not to put one on because I was only going a little way away, I maybe went a half mile, and went back to get it !! I use to say it should be up to the rider, but I bet there's a few moms out there that wish thier babbies were made to put one on ?
Smoke_Dog
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Wait until your best friend goes into a High Speed wobble, like my friend did in the Badlands of South Dakota and there's no one around to help you for miles!!!!!!!!!!! You will feel different about everything short pants, no gloves , and no helmet thoughts will parrish! Good Law!
I am all for it.
Rayabusa0818
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I never leave home without full gear...but I don't like the Federal Government telling States what they have to do
I like it and hope it passes
I will agree that helmets 9 times out of 10 will save your life in an accident....but it should be our choice. If I choose to ride a Bike...I should have the choice to wear a lid. I wear my lid everytime now..When I had my Harley I only wore a helmet when I was on the HIghway, or I was in a state that required it......but here in KS we have the choice....and I think we should keep that choice. Just my .02
razorshark
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seatbelts used to be optional too. I don't like wearing a helmet, but if I am going to ride fast on roads where i don't know how others will act...well being defensive also means protective equipment. Hard to ride with no head. Besides, in the military, regardless of what state or country you're in...you have to wear a helmet.
Riding a bike with no helmet is dangerous proposition, therefore, the government mandates our own safety for us. I feel everyone should choose to wear all the gear everytime they ride.
My fear in all of this is ..... How long before the government entities decide riding a motorcycle is dangerous and, therefore, decide to mandate a law that riding a motorcycle is forbidden.
My fear in all of this is ..... How long before the government entities decide riding a motorcycle is dangerous and, therefore, decide to mandate a law that riding a motorcycle is forbidden.
... now that everyone has finally stopped whining about the SEAT BELT LAW!
Only reason HAS TO BE money, like everything else: cost of insurance claims from un-helmeted accidents, deaths, hospital bills... and you KNOW our insurance won't suddenly drop even as their claims costs drop
You personal and constitutional rights go bye bye when large corporate dollars are involved
Only reason HAS TO BE money, like everything else: cost of insurance claims from un-helmeted accidents, deaths, hospital bills... and you KNOW our insurance won't suddenly drop even as their claims costs drop
You personal and constitutional rights go bye bye when large corporate dollars are involved
I grew up in a Harley family and ABATE always said "let those who ride decide".... but now that I am riding myself... I say "let those who pay the insurance decide"... motorcycle insurance rates in Mississippi have almost tripled in the past 5 years due to SQUIDS.... I wear my helmet... it's a great accessory.....(plus it keeps my hair looking good
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Plus your skull doesn't have a chance against pavement even at 20 mph
Plus your skull doesn't have a chance against pavement even at 20 mph
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