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Why must you wear a helmet whenever you ride a bicycle or a motorcycle?
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Because motorcycle and bicycle riders are more prone to serious head injuries than car drivers and pedestrians. This is because motorcycles often travel at great speed and their drivers are very directly exposed to the environment.
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∙ 8y agoTraumatic brain injuries are inconvenient.
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In Florida you must wear a helmet when you are what age?
Under 21 for a motorcycle and under 16 for a bicycle.
Why must you wear a helment whenever you ride a bicycle or a motorcycle?
Because if you fall, thr risk of head injuries are so high otherwise.
In which us states must you wear a motorcycle helmet?
You must wear a motorcycle helmet in 47 states. A few of the states are Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Who must wear a motorcycle helmet?
any one under 21 MUST wear a helmet, but anyone over has to have insurance but doesn't have to wear a helmet
Why NYS bicycle helmet law requiring all personsfourteen and underriding a bicycle must wear a helmet?
To prevent head injuries. -------------------- The same reason other places did--- money.
How old are you supposed to be to ride a bike without a helmet?
Legally it depends on if its a motorcycle or a bicycle and where you are, helmet laws aren't the same all over. In practical terms, the day to stop using a helmet is the day when you no longer think your head is worth protecting. Bottom line: you should always wear a helmet regardless of your age.
Does Mexico have a helmet law?
New Mexico law requires that motorcycle riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet.
What is the age limit for children to wear bicycle helmets in california?
Anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
Does New Mexico have a helmet law?
New Mexico law requires that motorcycle riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet.
Can you ride a motorcycle with a dirt bike helmet?
If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.
What is the difference between snowmobile and motorcycle helmets?
A motorcycle helmet must meet DOT gauges to be legitimate for the street, a snowmobile head protector does not.
Must you wear a bicycle helmet if you are18 years old?
Depends on where you are, the law is different from place to place.
