Mandatory Helmet Law

[Bikingmomof3]

I personally do not think a law will make a difference. When my boys started biking, I do not even know if there was or was not a law in place in the state we lived in. I bought helmets because I wanted their precious heads covered. When I began biking (not too long ago) I bought a helmet because I am rather fond of my head. Not once did I take into account whether or not it was a law, rather I am very fond of living and want to protect myself and my family. I see far too many people out riding without helmets and most of them kids. If their parents are not enforcing it, who is going to? I would *love* to see everyone wearing a helmet, for safety, yet I do not see that happening. I had a neighbour who commented that I looked as though I was trying to be a "racer" with my fancy helmet. I polietly informed her it was to protect my head. I have heard kids say it is "uncool" to wear helmets and women say it messes up their hair. I doubt a law will change those things. Education would be nice. I would like to see all bikers follow the laws when riding on the roads. It would make life much easier for all of us. Around here anyway, precious few bikers actually follow the rules of the road.

[mimitabby]

well Biker mom
that's just it; here in Seattle you will see that children are the ones who will usually be wearing their helmets; partially because moms care about their kids but also because it's the law.
The persons less apt to be wearing helmets are adult men and teenaged boys.
I agree with you all that there are way too many laws, but human beings tend to be their own worst enemies... and need a little coaxing sometimes.