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Michigan Helmet Law.....
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Bob Denman
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Uh-oh... :shocked:
I smell a variety of conflicting opinions getting ready to lock horns! :yikes:
Folks are entitled to ride how they see fit as long as it complies with the statutes...
But I'd still wear my bucket! :thumbup:
I smell a variety of conflicting opinions getting ready to lock horns! :yikes:
Folks are entitled to ride how they see fit as long as it complies with the statutes...
But I'd still wear my bucket! :thumbup:
ARtraveler
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I still adhere to ATGATT--but thats what I believe. To each her/his own ryde.
Bob Denman
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Ask a rider who doesn't brlieve in wearing a lid and shield if they've ever run through a swarm of June Bugs at speed... :shocked:
I'd almost bet some serious coin that they haven't... If they had, they be a convert for sure! :roflblack:
I'd almost bet some serious coin that they haven't... If they had, they be a convert for sure! :roflblack:
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arntufun
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Texas and Florida is already doing that. Here is a state by state Helmet law easy to read chart.
http://www.usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html
Littlebadwolf
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I'll be wearing my helmet regardless...I was in a bad motorcycle accident 5 years ago and would have lost my life had it not been for the DOT approved helmet. 19 operations on my legs later I'm still riding....with a helmet. Each to thier own I believe.
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arntufun
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I wonder how much more the insurance rates would be ??? If NY had that law I would ride without one, but my contacts would dry out very quickly.
TOPDOGJIM
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Thanks for the info...
Firefly
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It will be interesting to find out how this pans out. I'm all for individual freedoms... and people should have the right to be stupid if they choose.
That being said... I see problems:
1. How does a cop know if you have met the requirements unless he pulls you over?
2. How does this affect out of state riders? Do they need the extra insurance, etc...??
Interesting that states like Indiana are looking into enacting a helmet law-- and they've been well known for their non-helmet stance for a long time.
The seat belt laws really came down to Federal money.... any state could repeal their seat belt law tomorrow if they wanted--- but they would lose big bucks from the Fed for highways, etc.... My guess is this will eventually happen with the helmet law too.....
That being said... I see problems:
1. How does a cop know if you have met the requirements unless he pulls you over?
2. How does this affect out of state riders? Do they need the extra insurance, etc...??
Interesting that states like Indiana are looking into enacting a helmet law-- and they've been well known for their non-helmet stance for a long time.
The seat belt laws really came down to Federal money.... any state could repeal their seat belt law tomorrow if they wanted--- but they would lose big bucks from the Fed for highways, etc.... My guess is this will eventually happen with the helmet law too.....
bluestratos
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I would wear a helmut of course but there are times I wish I did not have to, such as moving across a parking lot to find a new parking slot or traveling in a parade. I live in WA state, no chance they would consider this in the near future, lol.
Regards,
Randy
Regards,
Randy
gmcgarrity
Member
Ride without a helmet?
why would risk endangering your most important sex organ? :shocked:
why would risk endangering your most important sex organ? :shocked:
IGETAROUND
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Texas and Florida is already doing that. Here is a state by state Helmet law easy to read chart.
http://www.usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html[/QUOTE
I firmly believe that if your going to make the choice to ride without a helmet then you are also giving your tacit approval or authorization for organ donation without reservation or input from your family should you meet your demise. This would help decrease the long waits for organs and might give further impetus to those who do dangerous(but fun and enjoyable) activities to be properly outfitted prior to partaking. IMOhyea:
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arntufun
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Texas and Florida is already doing that. Here is a state by state Helmet law easy to read chart.
http://www.usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html[/QUOTE
I firmly believe that if your going to make the choice to ride without a helmet then you are also giving your tacit approval or authorization for organ donation without reservation or input from your family should you meet your demise. This would help decrease the long waits for organs and might give further impetus to those who do dangerous(but fun and enjoyable) activities to be properly outfitted prior to partaking. IMO
If you think my liver will do you any good, take it !!! :cheers: I would advise you not to drive a car for at least 8 hours after you get it though. :roflblack:
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mowin
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arntufun
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Indian Larry was standing on his seat when he fell off:yikes:.................... I've read that most head injuries are more attributable to the height of the fall, as opposed to the speed of the fall.
That said, I don't care for my government trying to protect me from myself. Kudos to the Michigan legislature. And I do wear a helmet almost all the time, even though I live in a state where it's not required.
I was such an idiot !!!! I was in your state on a ride a couple of weeks ago, and idiot me missed my chance to strip my helmet off for the first time. :gaah:
mowin
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It was one week ago yesterday....and 40* warmer too.....
Firefly
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Indian Larry was standing on his seat when he fell off:yikes:.................... I've read that most head injuries are more attributable to the height of the fall, as opposed to the speed of the fall.
That said, I don't care for my government trying to protect me from myself. Kudos to the Michigan legislature. And I do wear a helmet almost all the time, even though I live in a state where it's not required.
Wow---- HDX and I agreeing on this------ 7th sign of the end of the world----- lol
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