Helmet Laws Articles

Helmet Law Repeal Bill Up For Debate in Nebraska Legislature

Helmet Law Repeal Bill Up For Debate in Nebraska Legislature

The state's current universal helmet law has been in place since 1989.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jan 26 2021

Missouri Helmet Law Repealed, Lids Not Mandatory Anymore

Missouri Helmet Law Repealed, Lids Not Mandatory Anymore

There are a few conditions.

By Sabrina Giacomini Jul 15 2020

Missouri On Track To Change State Helmet Laws

Missouri On Track To Change State Helmet Laws

State's governor is looking at a bill allowing many riders to ditch their skid lids.

By Zac Kurylyk May 21 2020

Maryland State Senate Just Heard Another Helmet Law Repeal Bill

Maryland State Senate Just Heard Another Helmet Law Repeal Bill

Just another little bit of history repeating.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Feb 6 2020

Motorcycle Helmets Will Remain Mandatory In Missouri After All

Motorcycle Helmets Will Remain Mandatory In Missouri After All

Safety prevails.

By Sabrina Giacomini Jul 17 2019

German Court Says Sikhs Must Wear Helmets, No Exceptions

German Court Says Sikhs Must Wear Helmets, No Exceptions

The court states that safety is most important for riders and drivers.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jul 8 2019

Pennsylvanians Rally For Bikers Rights

Pennsylvanians Rally For Bikers Rights

But where'd they all park?

By Kate Murphy Jun 4 2019

Helmets Could Become Optional In Missouri

Helmets Could Become Optional In Missouri

New bill could change the mandatory helmet law.

By Sabrina Giacomini May 30 2019

Helmet Law Now Extended To 21 And Under In Connecticut

Helmet Law Now Extended To 21 And Under In Connecticut

Promoting safety one step at the time.

By Sabrina Giacomini May 15 2019

Anti-Helmet Law Bill Shot Down After Common Sense Prevails

Anti-Helmet Law Bill Shot Down After Common Sense Prevails

Riders take a stand against big helmet and its lobbyists in North Carolina.

By Tim Huber May 8 2019

Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

The proposed change would enable police to stop helmetless riders to ensure they comply with the legal conditions of helmetless riding.

By Justin Hughes Feb 17 2019

Gary Busey's Traumatic ATGATT Conversion

Gary Busey's Traumatic ATGATT Conversion

This explains a lot

By Jason Marker Oct 18 2018

Will Alberta’s Helmet Exemption for Sikhs Raise Insurance Premiums?

Will Alberta’s Helmet Exemption for Sikhs Raise Insurance Premiums?

Without a public insurance provider in Alberta, many wonder to what extent Sikhs might impact the insurance premiums of Alberta riders as a whole

By Tim Huber Apr 11 2018

Watson On: CDC Proposal For Mandatory Helmet Laws Across The U.S.

Watson On: CDC Proposal For Mandatory Helmet Laws Across The U.S.

A federal task force is preparing to recommend mandatory helmet laws across the U.S., here are out thoughts about what that might mean for motorcyclists.

By Tim Watson Nov 22 2013

Michigan repeals helmet law

Michigan repeals helmet law

Yesterday, only 19 states had totally mandatory helmet laws. Today that number is 18. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder just signed into law a bill making helmet use optional in that state — with strings attached. Informally known as “Darwin’s Law,” the bill allows riders to choose whether or not to wear a helmet if they’re at least 21 years old, carry an additional $20,000 in medical insura...

By HFL Staff Apr 13 2012

Could changing DOT labels prevent novelty helmet use?

Could changing DOT labels prevent novelty helmet use?

Bad news lovers of head protection in name only. New rules being put in place by the federal government are intended to stamp out use of non-DOT-approved, “For Novelty Use Only” helmets on American roads. The change is coming in response to an 11 percent increase in the use of novelty over DOT helmets and is intended to make it harder for wearers and sellers to mislabel their make-believe prod...

By HFL Staff May 17 2011

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