Helmet Laws

[JerryB]

Hi Mark,

Re: Please show me again where the Constitution grants the Federal Government the authority to mandate the use of helmets.

I am no constitutional expert but I believe that they get the authority under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution.

It covers anything that moves between any two states.

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Open question for those who do not like helmet laws: When is the last time you wrote either of your two US senators or your Representative in Congress? :sour:

 

[Bob Denman]

Dan,
I really like your "Melon-Melon"! :clap: :2thumbs:
Can I get that in size "large and Seedless"? :roflblack:

 

[ChasCS]

Seriously? SEAT BELTS on MOTORCYCLES???? (You can't legislate common sense when the legislators don't have any!)

and second question: How would back wheel steering help any thing, except create business for tow trucks, ambulances, and the like?

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I seen those used for small kids before. Keeps them seated...

Chas

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I'm not gonna put it on my head after THAT!! :barf:

 

[ChasCS]

Help your hair grow!

It's only fertilizer for the male pattern baldness...

Oh Lucky me, I don't need any. ;-)

Chas

 

[Oldmanzues]

Seriously? SEAT BELTS on MOTORCYCLES???? (You can't legislate common sense when the legislators don't have any!)

and second question: How would back wheel steering help any thing, except create business for tow trucks, ambulances, and the like?

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Yes I was serious. AMA went to DC and asked to see somebody that backwheel. They admitted nobody could. I forget why they finnally let on the seat belt thing. People are forgetting battles of the past. Insurence companys had a black list they would not insure. All kinds of "sport bikes" including 500 cc Honda Silver wing, google that one.
While I am ranting, At one time, the Navy would not allow any motorcycle on Station. USAF would allow a Officer to register a motorcycle on base. NCO use was discourged, but not banned. It did effect some Performance reports however. Both cases, citied Conduct unbecoming (used to be UCMJ art 133 for officer and 134 for enlisted. Many Housing associations ban motorcyle today. AMA and winds, sometimes wins, other time losess
Off my soapbos for now.