too many just wear it
There are over 700,000 motorcycle helmets that are sold in the United States each year. Helmets are a requirement for riders in most states.
Approximately, 41% riders die because of not wearing helmets, annually.
About 5,000 people a year die in motorcycle accidents. Many of these are not wearing a motorcycle helmet when they crash.
According to AP writer, Jennifer C. Yates in the Hanover, PA <i><A HREF="http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_9574790">Evening Sun</A></i>, "Twenty states have laws requiring all motorcycle riders to wear helmets, while 27 states have laws that require minors or passengers to wear head protection. Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire have no helmet laws."
Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. Driving without proper padding and helmet is even more dangerous. Many riders do not wear boots, though.
Any motorcycle or ATV dealer would sell helmets. And many of the independent repair shops sell helmets also.
There will be a so many members 2 death a not a wearing helmets in texas
E-bike riders are required to wear helmets in many places to ensure safety. Regulations vary by location, but generally, helmets should meet safety standards and fit properly to protect riders in case of accidents.
Probably fairly rare. Most racers wear helmets and most walk away from accidents. I would not be caught dead on a motorcycle or race car without a helmet.
Laws regarding helmet use vary by location. In California for example, helmets must be worn without exception on public roads. Some states in the U.S. do not require helmets, and this is often the case in many Asian and South American countries.
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.
When it comes time to pick the right motorcycle dot helmets it is essential to be safe. With so many choices available it's difficult to know if all dot approved helmets offer the same level of protection.