Author Topic: The helmet law census thread (Read 5027 times)

sangyo soichiro · « **on:** July 02, 2009, 12:28:36 PM »

1. Please state the area where you live and ride in (be it a state in the U.S., or a location in any other part of the world).

2. Does the law there require you to wear a helmet?

3. If there is no helmet law where you ride, do you wear one anyway?

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:30:00 PM »

I'll start.

1. I live in Michigan near the Indiana border.

2. There is a helmet law in Michigan, but not in Indiana.

3. I usually wear a helmet while riding in Indiana, but I must admit, it's nice to ride without a helmet.

luder · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:39:21 PM »

Wisconsin- no helmet law but I usually wear a half helmet and goggles,luder

mcpuffett · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:45:45 PM »

Hi i live in Lancaster England just up the road abits from Sam

, there is a helmet law in place and we all have to wear them

cheers Mick.

azuredesign · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:47:14 PM »

I'm from MA where you have to wear a helmet. ME, NH, RI and I believe CT which are all contiguous states don't have helmet laws. I always wear a full face helmet because: no bugs, my bald pate doesn't burn, and my singing sounds better.

Inkscars · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:57:44 PM »

Kansas, helmet required if under 18 otherwise none.
Ride into missouri frequently, helmet required there although it's under appeal.
The revision they're looking for is under 18 and Interstate riders must have a helmet on.

I don't usually wear one.

noahspop · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:07:57 PM »

i live in "we'll sue any and everyone, bubble wrap everything" Ca.
oh and tax everything that moves. and hows that working so far.

i would still wear a helmet, for the family's sake.

i remember my mom was a member of the MMA (modified motorcycle assn) back in the late 80's. i got a bunch of stickers that said F*** the helmet law. i put them all over my skateboard.
ah those were the days.

alltherightpills · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:09:18 PM »

Iowa - No helmet law, I always wear a full face all the time.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:11:48 PM »

Minnesota does not require you to wear a helmet. I will usually wear one if I am going to be riding on the highway but around town, the lakes, and the river road I wear my leather flying helmet. I make my passenger ,if any, wear a helmet at all times.

lynchj · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:16:19 PM »

Quote from: azuredesign on July 02, 2009, 12:47:14 PM

I'm from MA where you have to wear a helmet. ME, NH, RI and I believe CT which are all contiguous states don't have helmet laws. I always wear a full face helmet because: no bugs, my bald pate doesn't burn, and my singing sounds better.

Yes you are right... CT does not have a helmet law but I always wear one.

goon 1492 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:16:37 PM »

Inks got it, Mo is a go on the melon protector, If I was on the road I rock the half lid, with hopefully some fancy "vote for pedro" reflective vinyl on the back.

Johnie · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:21:15 PM »

WI - no helmet law but there is a headlight law. I always wear one as does my wife.

myhondas · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:46:21 PM »

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/PrintLaws.html

In Ohio, over 18 not required. I admit that there have been lots of times that I have ridden without a helmet. But after this accident, I will probably ride with the helmet 95% of the time. The 5% will be where I believe that the likelyhood of being hit by a cager is nil to 0%. Can't say enough times that I was unlucky to get hit, but lucky to be alive. It was the gear that saved me.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:51:35 PM »

Looks like this might be a shortcut.

http://www.usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html

BobbyR · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2009, 01:51:53 PM »

NY has had a Helemt law since I got my license in 1968 so I have never ridden without one. I use a full face. I am 20 mins from Ct which is Helmet optional. I wear one when I cross the border, I figure the pavement is no softer in Ct than NY.

Damfino · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2009, 02:45:20 PM »

Indiana.
As stated earlier, no helmet required over 18 with valid motorcycle license.
I am currently still on my permit, so I am required to wear one and cannot ride at night.
Even after I get my endorsement to ride I will continue to wear a helmet.
Why? You may ask? Two words---Gary Busey

jaknight · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2009, 03:02:11 PM »

In Arizona,

No helmet law here. You've still got the right to your own choice.

I ride with a full face helmet all the time,....... not 5 seconds without one.

Helmets have more than likely saved my life more than once...... used to skydive,....... I prefer that to windshield diving.

~ ~ ~ jaknight ~ ~ ~

CBGhia · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2009, 06:31:25 PM »

Here in the great state of TEXAS/ we have no helmet law if over 18. I wear one almost always (not when test riding around the block) and when I am on the highway I wear full face because the noise with my half helmet deafens me.

bucky katt · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2009, 06:47:59 PM »

i'm in South Carolina. there is no helmet law and i think it's foolish to not wear one, worse than foolish it's plain dumb.

Steve F · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2009, 07:34:45 PM »

Illinois has No helmet law, but I still wear one regardless. Besides, it cuts down the wind noise and the bugs up the nose

I think I can count on one hand the number of times in 30+years of riding that I have been on the road without one.

tomsweb1 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:18:36 PM »

I believe, someone correct me if I am wrong, the entirety of Canada requires helmets from everyone. I would still wear one. My full face has saved my facial features on numerous occasions. Most of them offroad. Still. A few of my friends wear those little beanie things they call half helmets. I can just picture their faces with their nose where their forehead should be. Yeah. Sounds comfy doesn't it? No.

UnCrash · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:23:33 PM »

I'm in Maine and wear a full helmet -- usually with the visor up and google sunglasses on unless I'm doing +70

333 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:28:45 PM »

Live in Virginia, and also ride in Washington D.C. and Maryland. Currently all require helmets, and wouldn't ride without a full face. The exceptions are when I am riding my 40 year old CT70(never over 15 MPH) and in parades(I've done Rolling Thunder a couple times, a few years back).

IAmCitizenMe · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:40:18 PM »

Missouri just repealed it. As long as you're 21 and not on an interstate highway, no helmet is required.

I wear one anyway.

754 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:49:28 PM »

From BC,, west coast Canada.

We have had a helmet law almost the whole time, since 66.

I dont always wear one, in non helmet states..

Have done a full face plant at 15 mph without a helmet

, and contrary to popular belief, it will not kill or maim you too bad (although it could).. not a really nice feeling BTW, if you wanted to know..

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Author Topic: The helmet law census thread (Read 5027 times)