Really, 3 times? Man that's bizarre, I've really never heard of anyone getting a ticket. I defiantly never have and I've been by tons of cops with no issues.

I live on the Hill so usually Velo or Recycled, haven't been to 20/20 but kinda want to go.

The helmet debate is silly though, you're not going to convince anyone who rides with out a helmet. They will either change from a personal experience and someone else's close to them, or they won't. It's their life, they can live it how they choose.