Originally Posted by locky63red
We have had compulsory helmet wearing for years in Australia. Not wearing a helmet is DUMB. Setting a bad example to kids by adults not wearing one is DUMBER.I have seen several serious bike crashes where the only thing between getting off Okay and dying was the effectiveness of a well designed an correctly worn helmet.
The point is that the laws make helmets compulsory. Of course it is safer to wear a helmet. But, the fact that a person is on a public road, should not make a person object to compulsory saftey laws. Where is the logic. Can some one explain the rational? Of course if my public behavior is endangering another person, then my actions should be regulated. However, if I put my own self at risk, that is my business. Not yours!!