Michigan Governor Again Vetoes Motorcycle Helmet Bill

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, as expected, has vetoed a bill that would have let motorcyclists ride without helmets in Michigan.

She announced the veto Friday.

Granholm vetoed a similar bill in 2006.

The latest legislation had some differences from the previous version. But Granholm said her concerns about safety and insurance costs remain the same.

It would take a two-thirds vote of both chambers of the state Legislature to override Granholm’s veto and change Michigan’s mandatory helmet law.

Latest Comments

• March 30, 2010 at 6:28 am

  wudchuck says:

  problem with you thoughts is that most laws were put on the books for safety of all, not just one. it's like the crosswalk or the stop bar. it's like the traffic device that i... read more
• March 29, 2010 at 5:38 am

  Frank Write says:

  I don't need a helmet or those other stupid laws. We don't need helmets or smoke detectors or seat belts, we shouldn't have to buy plates or insurance also.
• July 31, 2008 at 1:23 am

  Stay outta my business says:

  Really? do we need the Michigan gov't to be our mother? no. I don't think so. repeal all of the laws that we should have a choice in. We are adults treat us that way. Seat bel... read more