With the new law here in Colorado, I have to until I'm 18 in May. I never wore a helmet before, and I found out about the new law after I was pulled over. The police officer gave me a $150 fine and 3 points on points on my license. After I was able to prove I had no idea, he ended up giving me a waring. All in all, I hate helmets, and let those who ride decide!

 

Never wear one but know I should. Just feels better in the wind without it.

 

I always wear a 3/4 helmet when riding.SC has no helmet law. If you want to ride without one that should be your choice.

 

I seldom wear one but cannot say never because I travel into and through states that require them. I also wear one if it is very cold or raining hard. These helmet threads are funny, but a waste of time. I checked the last choice.

 

always wear one , had a friend suffer a major brain injury on a bike, as always was not his fault. 2 yrs of heavy rehab and its a bummer he drools on me when i take him out for a ride. ride on tight with a lid

 

It wouldn't matter if they did have insurance. No one's insurance coverage could pay out the cost for a lifetime of care that is often required for those with catastrophic brain injuries. You're talking possibly millions of dollars. After the cap of the individual's policy is reached which is often as low as 10,000, medicaid steps in which means the taxpayer pays.

We often look at these sorts of decisions as only affecting us. "If I die its my business". Unfortunately sometimes dying is the best thing we can do for our loved ones who can be left with nothing more than a vegetable to care for and visit in the hospital. I had a brain injured uncle who had the mentality of a 5 year old, not recognizing his own parents or kids. He lived like that for over 30 years before choking to death on his own mattress stuffing in an institution.

Is our personal freedom really worth the risk of putting our loved ones though such pain.Wear a helmet. Do it for THEM.

 

99% of the time.
Illinois has no helmet law. My choice.
MikeM