Michigan Motorcycle helmet repeal approved in Michigan
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11-02-2011, 06:09 PM
Michigan Motorcycle helmet repeal approved in Michigan
disregard 'Radio' typo in title , should read: Michigan Motorcycle helmet repeal approved in Michigan
Hopefully other states will follow, highly possible after Nov.2012
LANSING, Mich. -- The latest attempt by Michigan lawmakers to repeal the state's law requiring use of helmets by motorcycle riders has passed the state House.
The measure approved by a 69-39 vote Wednesday returns to the Senate. If the Senate approves the House-backed changes, the legislation would be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder.
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index....otorcycle.html
Hopefully other states will follow, highly possible after Nov.2012
LANSING, Mich. -- The latest attempt by Michigan lawmakers to repeal the state's law requiring use of helmets by motorcycle riders has passed the state House.
The measure approved by a 69-39 vote Wednesday returns to the Senate. If the Senate approves the House-backed changes, the legislation would be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder.
http://www.mlive.com/politics/index....otorcycle.html
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AAA will have a hissy fit. Car accident victims are taken care for life if the med bill is catastrophic. If AAA would start or show more PSA videos about looking out for motorcycles I could understand the beef, but the cage drivers around here accept no accountability for their actions.
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11-02-2011, 07:57 PM
I'm against it if they don't also remove the unlimited medical coverage from the no fault insurance laws. Snyder has said he wouldn't sign it without it. Why should everyone who has an auto or motorcycle insurance policy pay unlimited medical for a survivor that didn't wear a helmet? If they repeal the unlimited medical, then I don't care. Personally, I'd always wear a helmet.
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It's kinda silly to worry (statistically speaking) about the difference between the risk of helmet vs no helmet when the difference between a bike under ANY circumstances is so much more dangerous than a car.
By your reasoning, since you're FAR more likely to be killed on a bike than in a car (anywhere from 16-35 times more, depending on your methodology), why should someone who chooses to ride a bike be covered at all?
Per mile traveled in 1998, a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. And 3x (times) as likely to be injured.
In 1998, 46% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash. [Presumably, the 54% who WERE wearing helmets were fatally injured regardless.]
NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a fatality by 29% in a crash.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/crash.htm
IMHO, it's hard to argue that not wearing a helmet is an irrational decision and an unacceptable risk if you're first arguing that riding a bike is rational and an acceptable risk.
By your reasoning, since you're FAR more likely to be killed on a bike than in a car (anywhere from 16-35 times more, depending on your methodology), why should someone who chooses to ride a bike be covered at all?
Per mile traveled in 1998, a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. And 3x (times) as likely to be injured.
In 1998, 46% of fatally injured motorcycle drivers were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash. [Presumably, the 54% who WERE wearing helmets were fatally injured regardless.]
NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a fatality by 29% in a crash.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/crash.htm
IMHO, it's hard to argue that not wearing a helmet is an irrational decision and an unacceptable risk if you're first arguing that riding a bike is rational and an acceptable risk.
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