Yes, mc riders in the entire state of Ca. are required to wear DOT approved helmets although enforcement of the DOT requirement is virtually non-existent. Many riders including myself use what are commonly known as "novelty" helmets.
all motorcyclists wear helmets, squids don't wear helmets.
If Pensylvania requires motorcyclists to wear helmets, then yes.
A. Legal paternalism
In the UK it's the law, every motorcyclist must wear an approved helmet and tie up the chin strap.
Buy a watermelon and drop it on the floor in front of them. That is about what your head will do when it comes in contact with something hard.
Yes. The cost to the community from preventable head injuries is enormous, and one must take into account here the cost to families caring for brain-injured people.
Lanscape contractors are not required to wear helmets. However, many do elect to do so when working on projects wear their head is exposed.
NFL players were first required to wear helmets in 1943. At the time, they were made of leather. They then went to being made of plastic and now are made of polycarbonate.
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I would say absolutely yes. A number of people are killed or badly injured every year on ATVs. If we expect motorcyclists to wear helmets, we must hold ATV riders to the same standards. Then again, it is a matter of law, or lack-there-of.
Helmet laws for motorcyclists vary by state and country. In some places, wearing a helmet is mandatory for all riders, while others may only require it for certain age groups or not at all. It's important for motorcyclists to be aware of and comply with local regulations regarding helmet use for their safety and legal protection. Regardless of the law, wearing a helmet is highly recommended to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident.
All helmets must be DOT approved and have the DOT sticker on them, in the US, when helmets are required.