Effective this week Michigan no longer requires Motorcyclists to wear helmets --- big deciding factor was the revenue loss because of bikers not coming in from other states and Michigan bikers crossing over into Indiana to ride on weekends
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Effective this week Michigan no longer requires Motorcyclists to wear helmets --- big deciding factor was the revenue loss because of bikers not coming in from other states and Michigan bikers crossing over into Indiana to ride on weekends
I wonder how the state came up with $20,000? Putting your face back together surely can cost much, much more just for one surgery.The law requires an additional $20,000 in medical insurance for the rider and another $20,000 for the passenger. You must be over 21 and have a motorcycle endorsement to ride without a helmet. You do not have to have proof of the medical insurance coverage with you, not can you be stopped by law enforcement to check for the insurance coverage. Many Michigan riders are out with out their helmets, already.
I applaud the right to choose whether to wear a helmet or not. I choose to wear my helmet, always.
I wonder how the state came up with $20,000? Putting your face back together surely can cost much, much more just for one surgery.
"Let Those Who Ride Decide"
Yep, your head; your choice.
BTW, the safety difference between riding a bike and riding a car is considerably greater than the safety difference between riding a bike with a helmet and without.
Per mile traveled in 1998, a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. And 3x (times) as likely to be injured.
In 1998, 46% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash. [Presumably, the 54% who WERE wearing helmets were fatally injured regardless.]
NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a fatality by 29% in a crash.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics - webBikeWorld
Effective this week Michigan no longer requires Motorcyclists to wear helmets --- big deciding factor was the revenue loss because of bikers not coming in from other states and Michigan bikers crossing over into Indiana to ride on weekends
Well. I certainly do not endorse the idea of riding without a helmet but i STRONGLY endorse the peoples right to choose----same with seat belts----and a business mans right to choose whether to allow smoking in his place of business.
PS: i wear seat belts and i do not smoke
Well. I certainly do not endorse the idea of riding without a helmet but i STRONGLY endorse the peoples right to choose----same with seat belts----and a business mans right to choose whether to allow smoking in his place of business.
PS: i wear seat belts and i do not smoke
Oh if people can decide whether or not they wear a helmet and a seat belt should they be able to decide on the speed limit too? hmmmmm! I'm not talking about speeding like we all do as that is clearly not legal. But, to drive any speed in any given situation with out the repercussions of a traffic ticket?
Freedom of Speech ends at Yelling Fire in a crowded Theater.. Should we not as a society act safely or give it all up for the Wild wild west mentality that helmets aren't cool or are an encroachment of ones personal freedoms?
Just wondering? :Shrug:
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