2006-11-21 02:57:39 · 8 answers · asked by Sasha 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Motorcycle organizations have pushed for the "right" of individuals to make this choice. Much the same as MADD has pushed for better "DUI" laws. Some laws are the same in all states because the federal government will withhold highway funds if the states do not make certain laws. An example is the seat belt law, the only state that does not have a mandatory seat belt law is Mass. and they do not get federal dollars because of that, but then the state motto is "live free or die" (good motto). Except for commercial drivers, laws are dictated by the state, commercial drivers cross state lines regularly and are subject to federal laws, however non-commercial drivers are still required to know laws of the state they are driving in.
2006-11-21 04:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some believe it's freedom of choice. In states which have optional helmet laws, traffic collisions have went down, but crashes involving fatalities have risen. Speaking of only those crashes involving motorcycles of course. Wearing a seat belt increases your chances of survival by four times, wearing a helmet improves your odds by three times. Why not take advantage of all opportunities?
2006-11-21 09:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by crashguy351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Indiana where it is legal the citizens there are very much into individual rights and view helmet laws as "another thing the govt. is trying to tell us to do".
Not sure about other states.
2006-11-21 03:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by OMO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states actually allow their citizens to think for themselves.
Others, worried about getting stuck with the medical bills of someone who had no insurance or cash, pass helmet laws.
2006-11-21 03:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different automobiles have different risk-free practices rules because of the fact there are categories of unfavourable aspects. different states reproduction one yet another on rules. * Do passengers in rear seats could placed on seat belts? * Does bike driving force desire a definite driving force try with stuff ordinary vehicle drivers no longer could be attentive to? * while could seat belts be worn on a school bus? * might a new child on a scate board circulate out onto the Interstate, with or and not utilising a secure practices helmet? * could bicycle riders have headlight and tail lights furnishings while using at nite? * could a individual on a horse on a street have some form of rear reflector mild at night? * Does a individual in a motorized wheel chair desire a driving force license and license plates to circulate on the line, different than crossing at a circulate walk?
2016-12-10 13:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because different states have different laws and the helmet law is not in the constitution.
2006-11-21 03:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Kentucky we do not have to wear a helmet if we have auto and health insurance.Stupid huh
2006-11-24 06:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its up to each state have their own laws on this.....I live in CT and there isn't a law on it....but you do have to wear protective glasses
2006-11-21 03:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋