Signs And Portents – The Future Of Being Able To Choose.

Received this article from a friend today: Puerto Rico Passes Strict Motorcycle Law.

For those not in the know, the NTSB has made a recommendation that all states enact a Universal helmet law: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/11/AR2007091101225.html.

Looks like the federal government is going to try for a National Standard for Motorcycle Helmets and a National Helmet Law. There are some interesting points that have come out since this has started:

Like the AMA, I know that wearing a helmet is a lifesaver but I believe in the right to choose. If we need to have a national helmet law it should be copied from Florida’s sensible helmet law: over 21 no helmet if you have medical insurance. Under 21, wear a helmet. It leaves the decision in adult hands and removes any burden on the taxpayer if the rider decides to splatter their brains.

And if states decided to try and overturn this, I’d fully expect that the NTSB will have highway funds stopped to any state that doesn’t knuckle under, just like they did with the 55 mph speed limit.

As a biker, I never worry when the federal government is out to get me…I worry when they are out to save me from myself. And right now they (NTSB and the federal government in general) have much bigger problems than motorcycle helmet laws.

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October 15, 2007 · Filed Under Biker

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