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[SOKOOLJ]

The NC House members are going to vote on a law today that will apply to novelty helmets.  Here is the link... http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/642183.html
 

[harleync]

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP..HEMENTS SHOULD BE THE CHOICE OF THE RIDER..I WILL BE READING TONIGHT IF THE LAW PASSED.
BE SAFE MICHAEL

[RedDevil]

Ah, the debate continues...I'm not even going to jump into this one...this is probably the most contested issue, even more than religion and politics.   
Cheers ,
 

[Screamin]

More bullchit. Guess they've nothing more to worry about in the tarheel. Sorry.

[SOKOOLJ]

Ah, the debate continues...I'm not even going to jump into this one...this is probably the most contested issue, even more than religion and politics.   
Cheers ,
 

Agreed

[Twolanerider]

Ah, the debate continues...I'm not even going to jump into this one...this is probably the most contested issue, even more than religion and politics.   
Cheers ,
 

Silly boy.  Helmet rules are Politics and Religion for a lot of folks  .

[RedDevil]

Silly boy.  Helmet rules are Politics and Religion for a lot of folks  .

Ain't that the truth! 
Cheers ,
 

[EGUC7]

I don't understand the debate - all politicians should be required to wear a helmet.  It should be a full face helmet with no release on the front visor so all speech would be impossible.  Maybe pink?

Ride Safe.
Walt

[Twolanerider]

I don't understand the debate - all politicians should be required to wear a helmet.  It should be a full face helmet with no release on the front visor so all speech would be impossible.  Maybe pink?

Ride Safe.
Walt

 

[harleync]

Helmet bill approved, sent to Easley
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dingram@charlotteobserver.com

RALEIGH --Legislation that would require tougher standards for motorcycle helmets is headed to the desk of Gov. Mike Easley.

The bill passed its last legislative hurdle Thursday when North Carolina's House voted 80-34 to agree with changes made in the Senate.

The bill would require motorcycle riders to wear federally approved helmets and outlaw novelty helmets -- often called "brain buckets" -- that have little to no padding and are not designed for safety purposes.

Advocates hope the legislation leads to fewer fatalities.

Some motorcycle riders argue they should have the freedom to wear what they choose.

Easley, a Democrat, has not said whether he will sign the bill.

Under the proposed law, any driver not wearing a federally approved type of helmet could be fined $100 -- the same penalty given the driver of a car not wearing a seat belt.

Passengers could be fined $10.

[mr_magoo]

I agree helmet laws suck and it should be a choice thing.  I prefer to ware a helmet not because I'm told to but because I want to.  It should be my choice not some politicians.

[Jock]

I will take this to another level...it is not only a matter of choice but willing to accept the personal responsibility for that choice...i.e. - higher insurance premiums, etc.

I think you know where I stand and have no issue with it and I have suffered a serious accident due to it.

[bobaroni]

The NC House members are going to vote on a law today that will apply to novelty helmets.  Here is the link... http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/642183.html
 

I feel the pain of not being able to choose. Here in Michigan we are surrounded by states that don't require helmets.
Sounds like in NC they are heading far away from choice.

[skyglide]

You should be able to choose. But if you going to wear a brain bucket to look cool why not put on a real helmet that will most likey save your head most of the time. I read somewhere how the brain buckets are actually worse than not wearing anything at all? jmo

[Hoist!]

How about a funtional Brain Bucket with the same impact protection as a good DOT helmet! Check this thread out!

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=14211.msg226379#msg226379

Here's the company's website. I like this helmet and is no heavier than my plastic novelty that I used for years (when I had to).

http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/

Hoist!