2006-12-15 09:37:24 · 10 answers · asked by epjet19 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Because motorcyclists petitioned their representatives for a revised helmet law and a Governor who believed in personal liberty signed the bill.
2006-12-15 17:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I was just wondering that the other day. I suppose wearing seat belts gets more attention since there are many more people who drive cars. Not to mention children ride in the cars too. Either way I don't think government has any right to dictate that people wear seat belts, avoid fatty foods, or whatever. People should have the right to make personal decisions even if they are stupid.
2016-05-22 21:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how it is, and it's not only in Texas. The only way to fix it is to fight it and get it amended. You gotta get a politician or popular government personality to back you up.
I mean, how is it that it's illegal to be driving without a license plate and yet cyclists are free to join the traffic to cross and turn left at intersections?
2006-12-15 18:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by HORGA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in tx, u have to meet the following parameters: be 21 or over, have passed an approved mc safety course, have a sticker issued by the state dps, and have a minumum of 10g insurance coverage. in ohio, for a rider to go lid free, he/she has to be licensed 1 yr or over and be 21 or over.
2006-12-16 05:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's what makes Texas Texas!
2006-12-15 09:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not enough people were against the seatbelt law, apparently.
2006-12-15 13:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when accidents happen ..the driver of the car ..will hit the inside of the windsheild....
where.as. the motor bike ryder.. will be the bug on the windsheild .. when he hits the cars windsheild..mmm....
Only in texas... !!.... you say...??
2006-12-15 18:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by david 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's the law. It sounds stupid, but it's just that simple.
2006-12-15 09:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because bikers stuck together and fought the law,
2006-12-15 12:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by Clifford E B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know. if they were smart they'd wear a helmet anyway. we do.
2006-12-15 09:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋