Quote Originally Posted by Twist View Post
I agree with TR in that I don't think its right for someone to tell someone else (who is riding alone) that they have to wear a helmet. I think, if you want to ride without a helmet, that life insurance and some other insurance should be mandatory. I don't care if people have a death wish, that's between them and their family. Passengers should always have to wear a helmet.

However arguing that helmets are unsafe is ridiculous. Even if it blocked your hearing 100% it still would be safer. If you have neck problems and can't turn your neck to look when you are switching lanes a motorcycle is the last thing you should be driving. And the argument about who gets into accidents doesn't mean much because you can be the most experienced rider in the world but if someone hits you its over.

The only argument for not wearing a helmet is this: I don't want to be micromanaged and politicians should not be able to control my daily activities. This one holds water, although can still be picked apart.
It can be argued aswell that the more comfortable you are on your motorcycle the safer you will ride. If you feel safer riding without a helmet then do it. If you feel unsafe with a helmet then your more likely to be nervous and make Pauline mistakes that could lead to an accident that may not have happened with your helmet on. Same goes for those who feel safer with a helmet. If you don't wanna ride without one then don't.


Of course there is another side to every argument tho.


Also on the life insurance thing, that's dumb IMO. If you choose to ride without a helmet the only person you are putting at risk is yourself. Why would you need life insurance to be mandatory? I could see charging more for regular auto insurance but then all you have to do is tell your insurance company that you wear one and there would be no way to regulate it.