Why does the law make you wear seat belts in autos and not helmets on cycles?

Answer 1

That depends on the state. I think it is stupid not to use either even without a law.

Answer 2

Political action by those who oppose mandatory helmet laws has created this particular irony. By organizing thier lobbying efforts, mainly through an organization called ABATE, motorcyclists and others who oppose helmet laws were able to have those laws removed from the statutes. If there were a strong enough anti-seatbelt lobby, I'm sure seat belt laws would be repealed as well.

Answer 3

Or even more important, why isn't every school bus equipped with seat belts for kids? I get very upset hearing about kids getting killed every year due to fatal accidents involving school bus's. I can understand and accept wearing a seat belt while traveling at speeds greater than 55 mph, but find it ridiculous to be forced to wear them while putting around town at speeds of 25-45 mph.

Answer 4

I don't think they should make you do anything. The seat belts and helmets are something you should decide. That way we would know the smart people and the not so smart ones.

Answer 5

Depends on where you are - here in California it is the law to wear a helmet. Even for kids on bicycles.

Answer 6

In California there is a helmet law, for motorcycles, and for children on bicycles.

Answer 7

Here is Md we are like little california...we insist on doing whatever they do...and we have helmet laws for everything.

Answer 8

I don't know but why dont you ask Ben Roethlisberger.

Answer 9

. When you kill us, its usually from trauma to the body after you have turned left in front of us.

Answer 10

NO CLUE BUT I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A LAW FOR BOTH.