Missouri to most likely jto be helmet choice in August

[Ozarkryder]

The Missouri General Assembly has passed a large transportation bill which includes helmet modification and will go to Governor Mike Parson. He will have 45 days to veto it (At this point this seems to be not likely, the bill is clean, and the Governor has said he will support helmet modification), sign it or do nothing. If he signs it or does nothing the bill will become law August 28. Anyone with a permit must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or motortricycle, riders and passengers under 26 must still wear helmets, and medical insurance must be carried. Police cannot pull over a motorcyclist for the sole purpose of checking compliance of the age or insurance. I'm not advocating or condemning helmet use - I'll continue to wear one, but support the freedom to decide for oneself. Here's the official summary of the helmet modification portion of the bill:

HB 1963T

MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW

Currently, every person operating or riding a motorcycle or motortricycle is required to wear protective headgear (Sections 302.020 and 302.026). This bill provides that persons under the age of 26 who are operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or motortricycle shall wear a helmet when the vehicle is in motion. Similarly, a person who is 26 or older, is operating a motorcycle or motortricycle, and who has been issued an instruction permit shall wear a helmet when the vehicle is in motion. No political subdivision of the state shall impose a protective headgear requirement on the operator or passenger of a motorcycle or motortricycle. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with these provisions (Section 302.020.2). The bill also provides that qualified operators who are 26 or older may operate a motorcycle or motortricycle without a helmet if he or she is covered by a health insurance policy or other form of insurance which will provide the person with medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a motorcycle or motortricycle accident. Proof of such coverage shall be provided on request of law enforcement by showing a copy of the qualified operator's insurance card. No person shall be stopped, inspected or detained solely to determine compliance with these provisions. (Section 302.026)

 

[1dn5up]

My surrounding states have no helmet law , Conn. and Pa. NY does. But my helmet has a sun visor and keeps the sun out of my eyes. And the helmet keeps the sun off my cranium. Plus it’s a 1/2 helmet that’s comfortable.

When I was young and stupid , and cool , I wore a bandanna, ball cap , do rag , and they are alll on interstate roads. Not to mention how many times your pulling and tugging on them while riding .

Im not cool anymore , just fat and bald !

 

[ol' school]

As Frank stated, we have the no helmet law here in PA and while I support the freedom to decide for oneself I myself wear at least my half helmet as I have seen too many bad outcomes of not wearing one in my years as a FF/EMT. And my helmet saved what little I have in my head some years back.

 

[wehrme]

Illinois is not a mandatory helmet state, and I hope it never is.

Not because of me having to wear one (which I do), but our ahole Governor will probably require some kind of costly registration fee sticker placed on it.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

I don't care what the law says.

I'm alive today because I had a helmet on.

I will continue to wear one.

 

[Phu Cat]

Ol' School, As a FF/EMT you see many of the accidents, but keep in mind you don't see the thousands of us that ride without a helmet without any problems. (Just for the record, I wear a helmet.)

PC