Mich. Lawmakers Pass Bill to Repeal State Helmet Law, According to AAA Michigan
Midwest News • March 17, 2005
Michigan lawmakers on Thursday passed Senate Bill 297, which repeals the state's 36-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
It is estimated that the repeal will result in 22 additional ...
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Subject: A chance for choice.
Posted On: April 28, 2005, 8:00 pm CDT
Posted By: Mike
Comment:
The answer is quite simple. Choice, what our nation was built on and simply put... democracy. A lot of "us" riders out there wear beanie style helmets which are smaller and definitely NOT DOT certified. Does that affect your statistics? Probably. Do your numbers affect my decision? Probably not. Insurance is going to do what they have to in order to gain money. Many michigan riders make a run for the border to feel freedom. Ripping off the helmet at the state line is glory in our own minds. We gladly ride one hundred miles for what we enjoy. We all fight for what we believe in, we only fight for a choice. LET THOSE WHO RIDE, DECIDE! If YOU dont, YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS EVEN GIVING YOUR OPINION!
Subject: A chance for choice.