Motorcycle Helmet Debate Continues

It's summertime and for many motorcyclists, it's the ideal time to break out the bikes and hit the streets. But with more riders on the road, it might make some want to revisit the law about wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle.

Wearing a helmet is a controversial issue for many riders. Some riders feel everyone should wear a helmet no matter what age. However, there are others who feel helmets can sometimes do more harm than good.

Even most in law enforcement admit a helmet won't always protect a rider from an accident.

In some collisions that helmet is probably not going to matter because people will drive at a high rate of speed and it's not going to help you much..

But, in slower speed collisions, the helmet may keep your head from bouncing across the pavement and that's what it's designed to do.

Still, helmets are only mandatory for rides under the age of 21 in many states and the choice for bikers who are of age, is all about personal preference and the First Amendment.


It's a personal preference. Everybody is going to have that level of comfort and what they feel like doing,. Many don't think anybody should tell them what they can or can't do or what's required when they go ride.