Why no federal helmet law for motorcylists

[thunderkat59]

Why no federal helmet law for people with phones and ciggies?

https://rideapart.com/articles/thing...g-a-motorcycle

[Broder01]

Originally Posted by Last1Out

I also live in Florida, part time now, and I have to disagree. I've found that a helmet that flows proper ventilation (Shoei full face) and a mesh jacket is actually far more comfortable in the Florida heat than T-shirts and dew rags. That Florida sunshine is brutal and with the wind when riding will close to incinerate you. I didn't believe the mesh jacket thing either until I tried it, and what a difference! You live and learn.

I have seen plenty of motorcycle accident's and a helmet would of made no difference, not when you are going 55 mph and then a car slams into you going the same speed, nothing can help you then. You have to have a head like the girl that turned completely around in the Exorcist when you ride a scooter or motorcycle some people are idiots behind the wheel of a car. And I have alo seen young kids on their crotch rockets doing stupid stuff also.

[COD1628]

Originally Posted by Brian_M

Because we have far too many "Nanny" laws already? Hell, half the laws on the books aren't enforced to begin with and adding a new one would only turn law abiding citizens into criminals.

I say this from the standpoint of one who's only worn full-face helmets and has only gone without once in 20+ years (went around the block in AZ once to see, holy hll it was uncomfortable). I think those who don't wear helmets and die because of it are no great loss, complete idiots. It's a fantastic idea, but making it law is just as ignorant as opting not to wear one... Just like seatbelt laws. Nanny laws (aka Mommy and Daddy laws, because they are forced treatment of everyone like they are a child who can't decide for themselves) have precisely ZERO positive value.

Couldn't have said it better myself. We don't need these types of laws, and these types of laws drive me insane. People should be able to do what they want so long as it doesn't endanger others. Next thing you know people will be required to wear helmets when they walk down the street, go out to restaurants, etc....