Mandatory Helmet Law

[Eden]

We have a mandatory helmet law here in Seattle. I personally have no problems with it. I don't view it as any different than the mandatory seatbelt law that we have here too. Of course I value my functioning brain and I wouldn't ride without a helmet on law or no law (nor would I ride in a car without putting on a seatbelt) so whether or not it is mandatory makes little difference to me.

The city makes an effort as well - there are several programs that provide free or low cost helmets - especially to low income children.

[KSH]

So, I'm sticking this out there for debate. What do you think of everyone being required to wear a helmet all the time?

Well, I think it's a good idea.

BUT... if you are doing to require helmets on a bicycle... then they need to do it for motorcycles too.

What's the difference really?

I'm all about wearing seatbelts and helmets... but is it really up to me to decide if someone should have to wear one or not? I don't think so. If they want to be organ donars... let them.

[mimitabby]

Well, I think it's a good idea.

BUT... if you are doing to require helmets on a bicycle... then they need to do it for motorcycles too.

What's the difference really?

I'm all about wearing seatbelts and helmets... but is it really up to me to decide if someone should have to wear one or not? I don't think so. If they want to be organ donars... let them.

You mean in Texas, they DON'T have a mandatory helmet law for motorcycles
but they want one for bikes???
sigh....

[Bruno28]

I've said it before and I'll say it again (dear readers please see the thread -'wear your helmet stupid!') - it's stupid not to wear a helmet.

ANd I believe some people just have to be saved from themselves - like me. I still have a black eye and a sore head from falling off my bike on Saturday and I was just nipping out for 5 minutes. I was lucky! !!!

I would never dream of driving my car without a seatbelt but it took a law in the uk to make people do this. You only got one skull - its worth £25 (or whatever a helmet costs wherever you are) to protect it. And if it takes a law to make some folks do it, fair enough. I don't care about paying for medical care through my taxes (praise be to the UK Health Service ) but I don't want you lovely folks getting hurt.

I'm just off to write to my MP now you've got me all worked up!