Quote Originally Posted by spazzdog
I don't understand why they don't just make a law... preferably a federal law that states "under 16 helmet required". Put it out there like a child protective thing and what legislator would have the cojones to vote nay.

I know they won't pass one for adults because adults are supposed to have common sense... heck NH doesn't require motorcyclists to wear helmets; which I think is soooooo stupid. Been there, done that (when I was 18-19) and now I go on the "sweat is cheaper than skin grafts" theory.

spazz-bouncing off the little soapbox
there are lots of laws. but are cops going to sit around the skate park and write no helment tickets, or are they going to look for criminals. In this town, forget the enforcement. Even with laws, the local paper still regularlary does recreation shots without helmets.

And I'm with all the other parents on this board. I really wonder about those that don't enforce it at home.

We have the bonus of having lots of real life experince with what happens without helmets due to our Ski Patrol work. Lots of good real life examples every single winter weekend

penny