I agree that the studies can be mis-leading. But for my skull I think that pavement and flesh ain't good and I don't need a study to determine that.

 

I am sorry, but I was thinking the same thing.

 

I agree with sarge. My decision is to ride with a full face helmet most of the time. A couple of days ago the car in front of me decided to empty his ash tray out the window.

I been riding over thirty years and have been hit in the face by bugs, stones and other things.

My state does not have a helmet law, but if you put a lot of miles on your bike you may want to wear one..

 

Another positive.
You know that reminds me. Couple months back I went to lunch and decided not to wear my helmet. I got stuck on the Interstate behind a gravel truck. Man all the millions of pebbles hitting my face hurt. Even though I had my glasses on I could barely keep my eyes open. Just instinct I guess but it really sucked.

 

***After having my bike smashed up rear!with me on it..Im Glad I had a Helmet On. Helmets can be bought in Many different styles! Look around for one. The Cool image of No Helmet soon fades if one comes off their bike..At least your Head is Protected! I tried No Helmet & felt unsafe! That taught me a Lesson! Helmet On.

 

maine helmet law

Title 29-A. Motor Vehicles. Chapter 19. Operation. Subchapter I. Rules of the Road. Section 2083. Protective Headgear. 1. Requirement. :
"The following persons must wear protective headgear :
"A. If under 15 years of age, a passenger on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or an attached side car;

"B. If under 15 years of age, an operator of an off-road motorcycle or motor-driven cycle;

"C. An operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, operating under a learner's permit or within one year of successfully completing a driving test; and

"D. A passenger of an operator required to wear headgear."

and i don't always wear my helmet

 

I don't really think it's the State wanting to take away rights, I think the helmet laws are brought in because of pressure from insurance companies and the threat of removing Federal funding to the State. I know this is what has made seat belt laws change from State to State. Lets face it, insurance companies have way to much control in this country.

 

The sticker idea is one I hadn't heard before. That would appear to keep all sides happy and not trample on any rights. I am very much in favor of options, and helmets.

 

No helmet law here in NH so I don't wear one, I do own one though just in case I ride over to VT.

 

I am not sure you have to get the sticker. You just have to have the card insurance card with you. the sticker is just for the police and you have to buy the sticker. Also if you have a safety course you are exempt from helmet laws, in Texas. correct me if I am wrong.