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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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I noticed two years ago almost everyone wasn't wearing a Helmet on bikes, now it seems Like I see everyone wearing helmets. I came back from winter Haven yesterday and saw 30 bikes and only one was lidless. Is ther some new change in the law that has changed peoples attitude? May be a dumb question but, I have not heard of any change in the law.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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No change in law - still personal chioce.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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You will see that in the winter. Some hard core types will still ride without a lid
no matter how cold it is. I have a buddy of mine who is like that. It cracks me
up when we stop and his face is so frozen he can't talk.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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It could mean Florida riders are getting smarter.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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I ride in Fla and I just started to wear a 1/2 helmet.. I'm starting to see just too many idiots driving on the roads. I'm starting to see that trend myself though
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I work in a rehab hospital. I wear a lid!!!!![X(]
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Not a lawyer, but the REAL florida law reads, if your over 21 you need a 10K medical policy, THEN you can ride without a lid. Law HB1911 s. 316.211. http://web.tampabay.rr.com/ourplace/Biker/newlaw.htm

Think all this is still the current law.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Thank You all for your input Happy Trails, Rick
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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It could mean Florida riders are getting smarter.
Yep.. on club rides, long rides and interstate rides I wear my Seer. but for local jaunts around town I usually don't..
Even at 53 I want to keep my brains in my bucket.. Then there's the younger girlfriend.. She has the NO helmet mentality.. But I make her wear it on those rides..
 
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I live and ride a lots in Central Florida and I have noticed not difference. I've just returned from the Leesburg Bike Fest and probably 90% were lidless. And no, I don't wear one.
 
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