Originally Posted by 1nterceptor

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...elmet-law.html


"Ron van der Eerden argues that being forced to wear a helmet by the Motor Vehicle Act violates his rights concerning life, liberty and security.

He cites studies that show wearing a helmet can cause more harm than good.

"Can you imagine if the government came out tomorrow and said, 'You know what? We are going to legislate helmets for everybody that is in a motor vehicle. It would be a much much higher cost savings to the public health care system,'" he said."