It is a shame this man died. The laws of physics can be very unforgiving.
When conditions deteriorate, I usually put on a helmet or buckle my safety belt.
It should be my decision, not the states decision.
It's a slippery slope to allow the government to mandate all the dos and don’ts in life. There are some exceptions that come to mind, these have to do with your personal actions infringing on other persons liberties.
One such case is driving while intoxicated.