[SoftwareEngineer]

I know Freepers will disagree with me, but I am all for the helmet law.

Driving on PUBLIC roads (paid for by a common public) allows the government to impose a minimum level of safety. We can all disagree with the level of safety required, but it is not beyond the mandate of government to impose safety laws.

Safety laws on public roads have existed in one form or the other since BEFORE the beginning of our Republic

[Junior_G]

Driving on PUBLIC roads (paid for by a common public) allows the government to impose a minimum level of safety. We can all disagree with the level of safety required, but it is not beyond the mandate of government to impose safety laws.

That type of reasoning can be used to justify nearly limitless government intrusions. And what is a "minimum" level of safety? In my eyes, a minimum level of safety would be to ban motorcycles from public roads completely. But my preference is for the government to stick with rules that safeguard innocent others and let the individual put his own health at risk to whatever degree he wishes.

[dalereed]

Laws for safety if they concern other people than an individual are fine but you, government, or anyone else have no right to protect my health or safety from actions of my own!

When I intentionally endanger my life and it hurts no one else that’s totally my business and none of yours!

I’ve done it hundreds of times since I made a point of excluding myself from the laws of OSHA by not being on the payroll of my corporation and taking all compensation as rent.

I also won’t wear a seat belt and don’t have to since I drive a 65 Chevy pickup which is exempt!!!!

If I kill myself it’s none of your god damn business!

[John D]

How are helmet laws going to improve safety? Wearing a helmet will in NO way make a person a safer rider. In fact helmets often give a false sense of safety. The best thing a rider can do is ride defensively and ALWAYS expect the unexpected.

[Smokin' Joe]

Safety laws on public roads have existed in one form or the other since BEFORE the beginning of our Republic

Okay. Cite one of those vintage laws please. With a working link, if you don't mind. I'm curious.

[BraveMan]

Far more automobile drivers die of accident related head injuries than motorcyclists. Be careful what you wish for.

[Hot Tabasco]

know Freepers will disagree with me, but I am all for the helmet law.

I agree with you.......If I were to be found at fault for hitting a motorcyclist with my car who would normally have lived had he been wearing a helmet, I don't want "vehicular homicide" (or whatever the charge is if the guy dies) tacked on to my charge because he wasn't wearing one.....

If the legal system can figure out a way to absolve me or any other driver from any head injuries on non-helmet wearing motorcyclists involved in accidents then I say let them do what they want.......

[Melas]

Safety laws on public roads have existed in one form or the other since BEFORE the beginning of our Republic

Can you cite one of these laws that involved the safety of the individual and not the safety of others? Speed, drunkeness etc, all concern the individuals threat to others. A helmet concerns the individuals risk to himself. There is a vast difference between the two.