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I dont like the helmet, but in rain is good...

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Ever where a helmet in a car? On city streets? Great fun, and probably illegal! Also, I like to leave the helmet on when I go into a store. Security goes nuts! They say it makes them nervous; I reply: "Bummer." Fuck em.

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Thanks, Your web site is fantastic. Great to find a web site where other people believe as I do. I have battled against helmet issues and constitutional rights issues for many years. With my brothers and sisters in A.B.A.T.E and all other riders in between. However we are still stuck with this "mandatory nonsense" in my home state. When will it end? It will never end for more and more of our rights are taken away everyday. Thanks again. Flamin

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Planning a trip in July, this site is the best location for information needed. Ride Safe

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Thanks for the site! We are headed to Alaska. We have already done both the west coast and the east coast!! Your site always keeps us up to date!!! We still have more work to do to get our rights back!!Thanks!

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My husband are going to the east coast today and were not sure of the helmet laws. Thanks for your site. My husband hates the helmet. I don't particularly like it but I do wear it. Thanks, Lavon Mackey

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i'm planing a trip your web page has been a great help knowing what states we need to have head gear for thanks alot!! i'll pass this web site on to all my fellow bikers

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I am at a friends house in San Diego. Came from the wonderfull state of no helmit law Colorado (Loveland). Anyhow I need to Head to Lake Havasue. Need those helmit laws so my head won't itch going through Arizona. Hope they have no Helmit law.

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I want to take my wife on a weekend trip but was not sure what states require helmets. Your site is great we now know which states to avoid. Thank you, its great to have you on our side.

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I have been riding for 35 years and i'm in the 200,000 mile club by now and have never had any type of motorcycle accident of any kind. There was only one time I was cut off at an on ramp to an express way and I avoided that without any problem even with my wife on the back. I have raced bikes with helmets on and found them to be a hindrance both with my vision and comfort. The wind has an effect on the helmet and there are many more down side that I don't have to mention to you I'm sure. To think that riding with a helmet make one safer is false security. You and your awareness are your best and only security. After all these years that is my conclusion. There are those that disagree but by in large they do not ride motercycles at all. I live in IL. and we don't have to wear one so I feel lucky in that respect. My best defense is to be a defensive driver.

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Thanks for fighting for personal freedoms. Helmet laws are immoral. After all this is the land of the free is it not? Based on 25 years of personal experience, I choose to wear the helmet of my choice every time I ride. But that is my call and none should be making that decision for me. I am proud to live and ride in New Hamnpshire where the state motto is at least true in this case, "Live Free or Die".

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Never sure while riding whick state has what!!! Thanks for the info... LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE!!!

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getting a new sportster may 10 and need a list of state to state laws to take vacation trip this year on the way to sturgis. THANKS

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Thanks for the info. Living and riding in Maine I seldon wear a helmet. I feel that it should be my choice, and everyone in any state.

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this is a very informative site, good to know that there are people who will let you know the helmet laws. sometimes i wear a helmet and sometimes i don't, being so close to the new hampshire border{about 25 seconds} but if the wonderful state of taxachusetts thinks that they will force it on me forever, they got another thing coming. it's our choice as bikers! and we will continuue to fight for as long as it takes! great site, bob devito

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Thank you - freedomfighters, for standing up for our right to desite ourselves, whether to wear a helmet or not. Are there any law, forbidden us eating french-fries in order to prevent the most commen death-cause in the industrialized part of the world: heart-vascular diseases? Not to mention those being fat-headed !

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Helmet Laws are to take your freedom a way who said this was a free country??? I understand it is for the safty of the rider but dont you think it should be up to them?? just my two cents.... love the web site... Thanks....Tornado

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Thank the powers that Iowa only had a helmet law for a year, then we got rid of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks for the info on GA, A dew rag will keep my bald head from getting sunburned. I'll contact you if I run into problems.

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Thank God I live in Florida and yes its true you have to have $10,000 health insurance but thats a minimum of insurance issued by anyone that has health benefits so thats not a big deal. Thanks, Wild Wil

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Really enjoyed this website. It has provided alot of useful information for me. I totally disagree with the Texas Law. If something comes up to fight it, let me know. I will be with you all the way. :)

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I visited your site and found it very some usefull info on Fighting for our Rights. I'm from New Jersey, We have a law that requires helments for riders and passengers. Fine of $25.00. I'm probably gonna' get one soon. I'm just starting in the helment law battle, and can use some info. from some people that have won it. e-mail Jeffropep1@aol.com.

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I PLAN ON TAKING THE HELMET ISSUE TO COURT HERE IN WEST VIRGINIA JUST AS SOON AS I CAN. I WILL APPRECIATE ALL AND ANY HELP FROM ANYBODY OUT THERE. DO I RALLY NEED A LAWYER FOR THIS?

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This years Bike Week ought to prove something. 5 deaths-only 3 involving motorcycles. Two were wearing helmets, one wasn't. It felt good without a helmet.

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I have been riding for approx. 35 years, some with a helmet, most without a helmet. I can agree that helmets can save you from serious injury, I absolutely, disagree with the premise of forcing a person to wear a helmet, by law. I support the personal choice to wear a helmet, i always have and always will. I used to live in Wisconsin, and was active in repealing that states helmet law, which can be done in any state, if a concerted effort is made by every registered motorcyle owner in the state. Politicians listen to numbers, so fill their email boxes with your thoughts on helmets.

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Many thanks to all the people that donated their time to gather, organize and publish the information. The breakdown by state delivers a refreshing perspective for those of us who travel the country. Over 33 years of riding, I've been harassed, ticketed with points (old Michigan Law), and threatened with " we can take your bike" all over crash helmets. Your approach of awareness and education should finally bring this helmet law crap to an end.

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For folks like me who have ancient access to the internet, your graphic heavy site leaves a lot to be imagined. Nonetheless, grateful for intelligent people on bikes and in the system. Thanks for all you do.

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I was wondering if you get a ticket for not wearing a helmet and you don't have it with you,can you ride away from the officer after he issues the ticket. And if so can you be stopped again in the same town or any other town and be citated again BIKER BORN BIKER BRED WHEN I DIE I'll BE BIKER DEAD

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OHIO RIDER. Let the riders choose!!!

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I found your website very useful in helping me to write my research paper. I am currently enrolled at C.M.S.U. in Warrensburg Mo. I took my first trip to Sturgis along with my fiance this year. I loved riding without a helmet and hated to put it back on when we got back to Mo. If you have any other info. that might be helpful to me with my paper, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Shannon

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WTF. Is this site for real? Anyone looking for donor skin for some grafts? Must commend this site on its professional appearance though - albeit biased content.

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Great Website. I turned 55 last year, bought a Sportster, took the safety course and passed my motorcycle test and started riding. Now I ride a Fat Boy and love every minute. In Saskatchewan, Canada, we are forced to wear helmets. Does anyone know if this defense of non specific requirements would work up here? As soon as we get into North Dakota and head south the helmets come off at the border. I agree that thosse who ride should decide.

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If we're old enough to be sent to war why arn't we old enough to decide if we're going to wear a helmet or not???

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Love the site and the approach to the issue. I dson't wear a helmet all the time, but do wear one probably 90 percent of my riding miles. That's mainly out of habit -- I rode in Europe for the two years I live there -- And they make great protection when traveling in cool or inclimate weather. I always make my wife and kids wear a helmet when riding with me. I don't beleive helmets are some sort of magical protection, but I have benefited from them in the couple crashes I've experienced. I'm a big fan of helmets, but a law requiring helmets is as contrary to freedom of choice as can be. It should be my call, not the government's. Thanks for providing such a good resource for information.

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I think this is an awsome site. It's nice to see someone fighting for our rights instead of just sitting around and talking about doing something. Keep the rubber side down and Gods speed brother---Little Bloom

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Helmet laws suck! It's time to band together to fight Big Brother and all the idiots who think they know what's best for you and would take away your freedom of choice! Join ABATE or some other rights group. Remember, if we don't hang together, we'll definitely hang separately !

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Always remember,stupid inept laws are always created and written by stupid and inept creatures who have either dazzled their constituents with their brillence or baffled the same with their bull s---! Intelligence has very little(more likely"nothing")to do with the writing of law.As we are forced to wear helmets,so to must every motor vehicle operator and passenger be required to do so too, as they have much more opportunity to strike their heads many times in a number of accidents.

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Requiring by Law to wear a helmet is just another way for big brother to show us he has total control of our freedom. It's not the America way. Thunder (Dan) Phoenix, Arizona

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JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!

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I would like to see helmet laws as an option I would were it on long trips but in town it would be nice to go without!

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Helmet laws are simply designed to save insurance companies money. Insurance companies have managed to pass laws requiring everyone to have liability insurance on all vehicles. Lawyers, insurance agents ----- where the hell do you think politicians come from? Now you know why these kinds of laws are passed. Laws that require annual inspections of your vehicles! An annual inspection on my moped! Shit! A great way for politicians to line the coffers.Saftey my ass. It is getting worse by the day. What happened to the scooter industry in this country? Legislated out of exsistance. Who the hell wants to wear a helmet or have annual inspections on a god dammned Whizzer motor bike. The europeans are starting some new designs of scooters that have tops and keep you out of the weather. Our government won't even allow them to be sold in this country, buy virture of emission laws. What puts out more emmissions. A 250cc four stroke or an SUV. Absolutely ludicrous. This is the way of the future. Even if gas goes up to five bucks a gallon you wont be able to buy something like this because this stupid government wont allow it. How did you vote this last election??? Do you think either one of those meat heads would do anything to change this situation? Now if we want to play their stupid games we need to become organised not only nationally but world wide. That will get there attention.

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Starting to raise hell in the south Georgia. NO LIST NO LAW!!!!!!!

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Was riding most of the summer with "NO" helmet on or on the bike. Got pulled over twice by our local law enforcement here in Portage, MI. The first officer ask me to go get my helmet and let me go, thinking I was nuts or just didn't give a rip. The second wrote me a fix-it ticket because he thought the tread on my front tire was to thin. So, how does one get a "NO" helmet ticket around here anyway? hehehe!

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Have recently joined ABATE to help fight the helment law in Michigan.

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(I thought this was the most sensible way to write a rebuttal to Mr. Q -- yet I really wouldn't mind if you erase this one, pal!)

Thank you for your comments, your readers will appreciate them. You should not laugh at my spelling nor anybody else's for the matter (I do write babies and not babys) because English is not my first language, nor is America my motherland. I just happen to be here and voluntarily ride with a helmet (you know, Florida law with the $10,000 PIP insurance...).

But your point is of interest too: you are entitled and encouraged to criticize your mandatory schooling, yet you cannot really dump it as if it had no significance. If you don't have the slightest trust in your institutions (e.g. the NHTSCA), you don't have much more wisdom that the one who's in complete awe of them (not me, don't worry) and is ready to kill some kids on the other side of the planet because they don't think like the big guys in suits up there in the WH (just an example of an institution that people like to waffle about). Some way along the line I would be inclined to believe more in those institutions that you are so eager to compare to Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy than some drivel found randomly on the internet. Of course, you could very well convince me that they are the baddies, and you're the one defending *my* own personal freedoms. But to substantiate scientific evidence one has to be a pretty good scientist don't you think? In total honesty (being a scientist myself), I find the enclosed documents to be rather unconvincing. But let's forget about facts (the argument will never end) and let's talk about the spirit of it all.

I *really* admire you guys for taking such a stand against politics and defend *your* rights. There's some revolutionary attitude that is almost awesome. But doesn't your freedom stop where your neighbor's start? Can you really see politics as an abstraction of the community that focusses on the individual's right? Riding with a helmet (or not) has more to do than what you and I want to do with it. In fact, we not only disagree on why we should or should not have a piece of polycarbonate over our skull, but we disagree on how we both should fit in society (yes I do not live in the North Pole with Santa). Maybe I'm just living in the wrong country... (any foreigners out there? or am I the only zealot left?)

Well I'm glad you fight for your cause if you think it's a just one. But I hope it fails (although it seems to be awfully successful). Cheers!

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What happens with your guess book? It ran all of my message together?

BTW, I am NOT pro helmet law. If you look at my website, you'll see that. If helmet laws keep people alive and no helmet laws kill people, then why aren't all the riders in Illinois dead? Doc
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People of the State of California v. Patrick G. Bristol

Having been in court several times by myself, I'm surprised that all he got was a guilty on the helmet. He was argumentative and obnoxious to the court. I'm surprised he didn't get fined for contempt.

He would have been much better off to have kept it sweet and simple. The judge used to ride. He could have been on PGB's side. His drawn-out questioning and repeated questions just irritated the court, losing any support he would have had.

A much better line would have been: Establish that there are standards for exhaust sound levels, with dB(a) values. This is a distinct value, like his comparison to speed limit, and not an opinion such as "I think it was too loud."

The officer had no measuring equipment, so was incapable of determining if PGB was violating the statute.

This would have determined that the officer stopped him without cause AND no way to determine cause. That is where I think he was trying to go, but really muddling it.

Leaving the helmet home was really dumb. He should have brought in a helmet. 99% of the time, the officer can't tell if you are the person, and only assumes because someone says you are. Any helmet that looked halfway like his (if his was indeed illegal) would have shown the court a helmet and then it could have been checked for the appropriate stickers (Snell, Z09, DOT, etc.) which he would have had.

Actually, many bike rallies and shows sell all the stickers, if they weren't there.

As soon as the court saw the helmet and saw the stickers, it would have been dropped. 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Dragging it out made the court mad and in the transscript makes PGB really look dumb.

Grandstanding and dragging it out is fine for a real attorney like Steve Bianco, but it gets us normal citizens in trouble.

While making it less profitable to the state is a good idea to get the helmet law turned around (two hours for a puny fine), PGB still lost and now has to go for appeal. The state didn't get a puny fine, they got double the maximum. This isn't smart or effective in anyone's book.

Going in and winning in 15-30 minutes would have been even more effective since the court and the police would have had the expense without any fine to pay for it. And PGB would not have paid a dime.

If you want 100 more like Mr. Bristol, you have a long wait. Each has to spend a few hours, pay a big fine, and then spend a few more hours.

You are more likely to get a few hundred if they can go in, get the ticket dropped in 15 minutes, and leave -- with no cost to them.

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"No one ever won a war dying for there country. Make the other guy die for his." paraphrased - Patton

In other words, don't let it cost you, let it cost them.

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"the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not studied the effects of the weight of the helmet on potential neck injury in relation to the age of helmet users".

If Mr. Quigley had been to school (or should we repel school laws in the US because we should be free to choose to be educated?) he would not have jumped to the conclusion that "NHTSA does not know if it is unsafe for a person to wear a helmet". It clearly means that it has tested that "the effects of the weight of the helmet HAVE BEEN TESTED on all age groups without makeing a DIFFERENCE between age groups". NHTSA guys are obviously smarter than you think...

(RESPONSE: Usually I pull posts down from this guestbook where an author does not identify themselves, at least in some way. But this cop, . . . uh, I mean guy, makes a pont worthy of leaving, in spite of the typo [I'll give him credit for trying to spell "repeal", since "repel" makes even less sense] -- pro-helmet zealots are made, not born. "Bill" obviously believes that NHTSA has tested the effects of the weight of helmets on all motorcyclists . . . and in Santa Claus . . . and in the Tooth Fairy, etc. How many babys have to have their heads blown off before people are allowed to question the priorities of NHTSA? How many bikers have to be crippled or die before NHTSA stands away from their contrived position on helmets, and other safety devices.

btw: On a personal level, although I may be ignorant, it is not because I was not "educated". I am the product of a mandatory educational system. In spite of that, I've tried not to be limited to what I have been told, or otherwise by what I think I know. Know what I mean? --q

"NHTSA does not, and will not, EVER have a list of approved helmets". Sure, let's hire an army of government employees to work in Japan and check if Shoei's and Nolan's helmets comply with federal regulations. And let's also publish a list of approved cars, beer mugs, clothes (since the law forces us to wear clothes, maybe we should distinguish between clothes and none-clothes, such as bikinis or foreign folkloric costumes...) etc. OF COURSE it doesn't have a list, get a grip!

Thank you so much (anyways) for providing the info from your "ennemies". Not all people do that. Your comparison of "bad cops" with "outlaw bikers" is hilarious!

(RESPONSE: No, what's hilarious is your use of the word "anyways". I may not be the sharapest knive in the drawer, but at least I don't write redneck! --q)

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People who are dumb enough not to wear a *proper* helmet will kill themselves on the road, but will anybody regret them? We don't need helmet laws. That's the only thing I agree with.

Care about your family: wear a helmet.

Your pseudo-scientific explanations remind me of the creationists trying to show that the earth was created 65,000 years ago. It's very amusing. But now it's time to be adults. Leave science to scientists and just enjoy the ride.

Gentlemen: if your neck was broken because of your helmet, I advise you to choose a better helmet next time. Not to blame politician, lawmakers or cheap helmet manufacturers. How immature.

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Thanks to HLDL and ABATE to continue to fight against the government trying to meddle in someones right to choose. If I lived in a helmet law state you would be losing one of your road brothers. Between the humility of doing what I am told and the discomfort of wearing one, I would pass on riding to save the price of upkeep on my ride and insurance, my own safety net. If there are any helmet laws, there should be ones for the kid-lins that ride bikes, scooters, skateboards, and skates. Not for adults who can make their own decisions.

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Forgot to say "Thanks" for the wonderful website. I will inform all my fellow riders about it. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

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Was involved in motorcycle vs mini van. Had helmet on. Result was, amoung other injuries, a broken neck. I believe it was broken because of the helmet. Sometimes wonder if I would have sustained brain injury if not wearing a helmet. Which is the lesser of the two injuries? It has been 16 months since. Still riding but a bit anxious, hope this passes with time.

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What an informative site. I am coming for a bike ride in June to North and South Dakota and a stop into Montana. I needed to know the helmet regulations. Thank you for the information. I am old enough to rember my days on an old 1976 KZ 900.

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stan morrison age limit? good idea o'm doin a report on "should children under the age of 14 be requiered to wear a helmit" any sugestions to prom this statement

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I've never been a fan of helmet laws. It's good to see that there is an organization trying to get this message across. member information would be great. Thanks

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HELMET LAWS SUCK! MEMBER INFO?

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Everybody has a right to choose if they want wear one. I choose not to wear a helmet, but my wife makes me. I remove my helmet when she is not around, but i still want to see my kids grow up and not remain a vegetable for the rest of my life. This is a very controversial issue and my support is with those that choose not to wear one.

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All people should have the right to make their on deceison on whether or not wear a helmet(protective devise). Possibly an age limit is advisable.

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I was reading through your site and saw that you do not mention the District of Columbia. I was busted for not wearing a helmet last Friday, cited 25 bucks and harrassed for about half an hour in my own driveway. Sad thing is I wasn't even on my cruiser. I was on my 50cc Honda runabout. I've called DC DMV, DC Traffic Court and DC MPD Traffic Enforcement Division and know one can tell me specifically what the law is or where I can read a text of it. I want to fight this, but I can't if I don't know what the law is. Thanks for any help. Jeff Hall Washington, DC

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I think that you should be able to pick if you want to ride with or with out so if you are in a heep of troble then tell some one you should have the right so tell them to suck ok I am 16 today Monday 11, 2000 I am a man a a bike.

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I beleive the descision should be given to the rider, simply because I don't want some "preppy" tie wearin' govt. official to tell me to wear a helmet. It's not them that's gonna die when I wreck. Besides that it just looks bad.

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we need to keep fighting for our right to ride free!

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Just wanted to say I think Alabama should adopt either a no helmet law or look at Florida's new law on helmets. It should be for the riders, not the government, to choose if they want to protect themselves or not!

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I AM LOOKING FOR THE REAL STATS ON HELMETS NOT THE MEDIA INFLATED ONES WHICH MOST NEWS STATIONS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE "AND THE RIDER WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET" .EASY RIDER MAG HAD PRINTED AN ARTICLE ON THEM A FEW YEARS AGO BUT I CANNOT FIND IT ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

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just lost son and wanted some laws on bike helmets

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I am doing a research paper on helmet laws any statistical info would help a lot. thanks keep up the work!

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Arkansas, an "embarassment to the community" of motorcyclists? Simply because we as bikers had to compromise for a short period of time on the 18 vs. 21 years of age issue we are being considered an embarassment to the "community"? Fuck'in get over it! We were damned lucky to have gotten the helmet laws changed at all. Beleive me, it was certainly not an easy task. In fact (as I understand it), we were basically out of funds for our fight and had to either "take it or leave it" in regard to any sort of repeal at all. On top of that, Arkansas law considers 21 to be of "accountable age" on some issues. When the goverment gets something like an age restriction in their head, it ends up being "the norm instead of the exception". Perhaps you would like to make a worthy monetary donation to our state's ABATE to continue the fight against helmet laws. Our funds are being built back up for our next step toward EVERYONE riding in our state to be able to make the helmet/no helmet choice for themselves. We (Arkansas bikers) may not ever get the helmet law completely repealed, but the fight is NOT over!

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I recently moved to TN. from Fl and cannot belive TN. has not like so many other states figured out that helmets should be worn by those who wish to wear them and not everyone wishes to wear them. I do belive a rider should 1. wear a lid untill age 21 2. have at least 3-4 years riding 3. wear a lid only if he chooses to. TN. should take a look at some of the other states w/o lid laws and what affect it has in those states over motorcycle deaths. Also why is the goverment allowed to put all (BIKE) accidents under one catagory that means anything from a dirt bike to a tour bike and any age. If someone would get the stats and break these down into age\size of bike and type of accident I do belive we could have a chance at ridding the LID LAW

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Just found this site and haven't had time to look at if fully. But, just looking quickly, I think it looks very interesting and informational. Gonna let others know about this one. I am a member of ABATE of Michigan and the fight is on.

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Helmet laws are just another way for the DAMN government to collect more money from the bikers. They can't call it a tax, but let the special interest groups, IE insurance companies, get into the politicians pockets, they can make it a "PUBLIC CONCERN" law. It's like them saying "They can't think for them selves, we at big government house will do the thinking for them". Thank you Mr and Mrs DEMOCRAT for electing these controlling ASSHOLES! It's time for a change. Call the local elected official and tell them you DEMAND the law be repealed! You are mature enough to own and operate a motorcycle and you don't need government to tell you what you can and can't do. And if they don't repeal the law, tell them you will work to get someone in their office to do it!

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I would like to see ALL helmet laws go away- what can I do?? Great site- lot's of good info & links.

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I currently live in a "helmet law oppressed" state (Virginia), but my wife & I are looking for new "candidate" locations to relocate to get away from the hustle & bustle of the Northern Virginia metropolitan area. Southern Colorado is looking pretty good right now. Let those who ride, decide. Also, visit http://www.panhead.com and check out a picture of my Panzer Tourister. - paul

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I believe in the right of choice wether or not to wear a helmet. I wear one. I didn't allways though.Luckily on the day a cager decided to make a left in front of me I had my Full Face Shoei RF-700 on if it hadn't been on my face would have looked like a used pencil eraser. now I wear it allways. I still believe in the right to chose though and would fight any law telling me I have to wear it. Mark Bennett Maine

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I live in Iowa where there are no helmet laws. I do not like to wear a helmet. I think it should be everyone's choice wheather they wear one or not. We should still be able to have some freedom.

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Glad there is an organization fighting for our rights in an acceptable legal way. Now if we can stop being harressed and pulled over to see if we have insurance proof (medical) then it will get better. Either that or stay the hell outta GARLAND TEXAS.

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Very interesting,, I will link you to my page if you do not mind.

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ahh, i love it richard, keep it up. see ya!

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I am happy to see a page dedicated to preserving our freedom of choice as American citizens. Educate don't legislate. This country was formed with the purpose of having as few laws as possible with the hopes that common sense would fill in the spaces. I have a webpage that has many links to motorcycle rights organizations and freedom information. I also have sites for clean and sober bikers and for those who are into the spiritual aspects of life. Contact me with any questions. Peace be with you all, Spirit

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Yes, everyone should have a choice to wear a motorcycle saftey helmet. I'm MSF trained and ride year round. Oh, I'm middle aged and the caregiver to my wife who has Multiple Sclerosis. I agree that in America everyone has a right to their own opinion, but let's get back practical common sense. In some circles of America it may be DUMB to ride and enjoy motorcycling, but in my own first hand experience it DUMBER to ride without certified SNELL helmet. Caregiving for a person who is confined to a bed gives me insight to where I don't want to end up after a crash. Oh, did I mention CRASH. Earlier this month and after a few decades of mostly problem free riding, I took a 35-40 mph get off hard from my BMW R900. You can talk about "Liberty" but I glad to be educated enough to wear a Shoei RF-700. The helmet did what is was designed to do... SAVED MY BRAIN. I don't want to join my wife in her hospital bed, not doing something I really enjoy -- motocycle riding. So with that said, you anti-helmet people - do what you do. For me, I'm supporting my local MSF cycle classes and watching my four sons, with safety helmets, enjoy sports riding. RIDE SAFE, RIDE WITH A CERTIFIED MOTOCYCLE HELMET !

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The Commerce and Government Committee heard testimoney 17 March on HB1185. I was there and I want to thank each motorcyclist that came out to show support for the bill. There were 13 who testified for and 9 who testified against. It is a shame that the opponents had to use a victim to get their point accross. But what was interesting and keep your ears open. The victim kept referring to his "full face helmet" He made reference to his "full face helmet" at least 7 times. If the bill is upheld could this be the next bill for motorcyclists to wear only full faced helmets....Something to ponder. I commend all those who testified for the bill again testimony given was excellent.

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THIS IS A COOL WEB PAGE. BUT, YOU NEED TO UPDATE THE STATES THAT DONT HAVE HELMET LAWS. KENTUCKY JUST GOT A NEW ONE (NO MORE LAW)

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This is a great website. I hope all will visit the Traditions Motorcycle Club site and find out what riding Sober is all about.

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This a really great and classy web site. Very much needed and valuable resource to those of us who believe in the recapturing and preservation individual freedoms.

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Really wonderful website! I was so very pleased to read all the articles about Helmets and the damages they can cause. Can you tell me where to look for more up to date statistics? All the statistics that I saw about death/injury ratios where from the early 90's. I am strong believer in freedom of choice!! Keep up the great work!

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great page...thanks for all of the info and the work you have done......

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Just out cruzin the web and ran across your site. Didn't know ya all were out here. Glad to see someone organizing on our behalf. Michigan HB4284 has passed the House and is in the Senate Committee on transportation & tourism. If your from our area support the bill. Shiny side up all.

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In Kentucky we need all the help we can get . I've read all the rancor and grandstanding I can stand from the no quater group . This is the first ray of light I have seen and don"t want to see it snuffed out. Once we get the main bill passed we can work on the fringe legislation. They won"t repeal the no helmet law then.And the insurance rider will collapse under its own stupidity

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FREEDOM!!!!

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Very nice upgrade to the site. I'm slated for trial here in MD on 03/19 and Ferro be damned, I'm still not rolling over. My rag has "DOT" embroidered on the back, let's see what the court has to say about that, huh? Time to give something back - If any of you out there have tax problems or questions, e-mail me. I'm a Federal tax law specialist and I'll do whatever I can to help a fellow biker.

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Keep up the great work and drop me a line if I can be of help with this cause.

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Nice site! Good stuff! Let`s keep the information coming. We, in Virginia are interested in the schemes the insurance companies are using around the country, we know they`ll try them here. Unfortunately our bill was killed in full committee 14-7 but we`ll be back. Regards to Kelly Prince from The Virginian.

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Nice site Quig!! Thanx again for the killer T Shirts. Willy

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Hey, LOVE your site! I could read for days & still not get to all of it! I love the 'no list no law' in GA. I'm gonna hafta go to the library & read the law for Alabama. I doubt I'll be lucky enough to find a loophole like that, but never hurts to try! I dont mind going to court if I can ride w/o a lid. Read the stuff on 'Dick' Lester....what a self serving asshole.....I hope B.A.M. aint like that too....... Well, keep up the good work!!!!

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Hey! How about some discussions here! Does everyone *want* this insurance rider or what? Anyone have an opinion? Need someone to go first? Ok, I will. We individual motorcyclists should kill this before the damage gets worse! The government has been shoving this "public burden" theory at everyone for so long, it looks like there are some bikers that are believing it as well. Well, I don't know about you, but I'm no more a public burden than someone who drives a car. And I refuse to go down THAT road of compromise.
Terri

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I've been working with United ABATE of New for 10 years now, fight the helmet law for the last four. We'll never stop. Freedom or Death.

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good data in your site which I am using to help our MRO (Bikers Rights Organization) put together a package to present to legislation to get our bullshit helmet law off our backs. keep up the good work, we in the now frozen north rely on sites like yours for info. thanks.

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If lawmakers were serious about head/neck injuries we would be wearing helmets in the shower. there are more h/n injuries in the shower than on bikes every year. To protect one from oneself at the cost of freedom can never be worth the cost . If not free then what?

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Having been involved in a motorcycle accident, which was the fault of some real bad maintenance on my ride by a Harley-Davidson dealership in Wisconsin, 5 years later I'm going to court. The godamn insurance company that represents the dealer is refusing to pay for damages incurred by myself because I wasn't wearing a helmet. It has been proven by my lawyers that the mechanic that worked on my scoot for the 40,000 mile checkup really,really screwed up. My question to the readers of this great website is, WHAT THE HELL DOES A HELMET HAVE TO DO WITH MY ACCIDENT WHEN MY FLHTC HARLEY WAS NOT WORKED ON CORRECTLY? The insurance company is not willing to pay for any rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc., etc.. If anyone has any reports to view, cases that were won, anything that I can bring up on the Internet to help me out, I would definitely appreciate it. Thanx to my fellow BROs ahead of time!

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Hello Richard, Got a computer. C ya

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GREAT WEB SITE I live in Georgia and have 4 helment law tickets. One has been dismissed and 3 are still pending bench trial. I go to trail in Gwinette County Feb 11 at 1:30. I have a pretty good defence planned. This will be the first hearing in gwinette about helment laws. There are probley a half dozen other people with tickets in gwinette and mine will be the first heard. The district attorney is playing hard-nose and I dont have money for a attorney. Two ABATE office people will go with me as witnesess to help.If anyone has any suggestions or can help feel free to contact me. Also I have 2 (1 for my self and 1 for my passanger) in Dekalb County. They were turned over for bench trial back in Sept. But guess what,the tickets have seemed to disapear. The wheels of justice at its best. There are probley 1OO+ tickets here in Georgia because of the NO LIST NO LAW.since last summer and the DOT is running around like a bunch of roaches trying to figure something out. It is a joke over here in GA. with what all you hear about the court system and the DOT involing this law and the BS they are trying to push on us to make the law enforceable. One guy even got a year probation and another man was fined $35o dollars. Those two judges dont give a damm about the law, only their law.Remember NEVER GIVE UP WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FREEDOM. TO HELL WITH THE LAW YOU DESIDE IF YOU WANT TO RIDE WITH/WITHOUT A HELMENT.CLOGG UP THE COURTS EVERYWHERE.God bless you and America.

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i'm a friend of your daughters. just wanted to say hey.

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Avid helmet law opponent since 1960's. Abate member for many years. Keep up your good work.

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Good web page, keep up the fight and ride free like Iowa. ABATE of Iowa has to keep fighting all year to stay free too. From an ABATE 24 member

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Great page! Need to come back a few more times, and spend some time here!!

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Well I got here kool web page. where ya been haven't heard from ya in awhile. hopefully i'll talk to ya soon huh? BYE

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Red is Newsletter editor for the Gator Alley Chapter of ABATE of FL and Bubba is the PR representative and Safety Director. Both extremely active & outspoken and dedicated to freedom of the road and freedom of choice. Recently purchased computer and learning a great deal about the opportunities for imformation and education on line-interested in sharing both anytime...Gator Alley Chapter is located in southwest Florida with a statewide membership of more than 5000.

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Red is Newsletter editor for the Gator Alley Chapter of ABATE of FL and Bubba is the PR representative and Safety Director. Both extremely active & outspoken and dedicated to freedom of the road and freedom of choice. Recently purchased computer and learning a great deal about the opportunities for imformation and education on line-interested in sharing both anytime...

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I think the helmet law sucks!

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I'm thinking international incident to get attention to the cause. One massive bike ride through North America in the spring. Helmetless of course. Sounds do-able!

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Excellent site!! I'm moving from Florida to the L.A. area next month and now have a better idea of what I am going to have to put up with as far as helmet laws, etc., are concerned. I've been on Harleys for over thirty-five years and wear a "beanie". On my BMW (not a yuppie), I wear a 3/4 Bell 500. How about proposing that ALL passengers/drivers in ALL motor vehicles wear an "approved" helmet? After all, cages folks suffer head injuries too. Oh, yeah, how about NASCAR roll cages and seat belt harnesses for them too? And, don't forget the Nomex fire retardent suits. Smile. They are gonna get sooner or later.

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Great site for helmet stuff good warning about bad cops here in quebec can. had CAPM a Comitee of Political Action to protect the Motocyclist against big brother... we win the full face war...and many more

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Great info. RIDE FREE IN ARKANSAS

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very interesting site and helmet law suks

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very interesting site

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Am a member of Texas Motorcycle Rights Assoc. and Publisher/Editor of "Skunk Dots", a monthly motorcycle "ragazine" for events in Texas and surrounding states. We try to keep the riders informed as to our biker rights in Texas.

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Hey there! Extensive and informative site you've got here, mister :)