Car hits bike... spring in New England

[Irulan]

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

[LBTC]

[QUOTE=Irulan]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.
/QUOTE]

Doesn't that just frost your cookies? I see red when I see those pictures! It's completely irresponsible for them to print those!!

yeah, in BC there's a helmet law too. and we have bicycle cops. and I've seen bicycle cops ride right past riders not wearing helmets and not even say something, let alone issue a ticket. and they didn't look like they were in a hurry chasing criminals. it's a shame it's not enforced.

fact is, though, we need parents doing their jobs.

is there enough room on this soapbox for all of us?

namaste,
~T~