Steve, with all due respect, I think that "looking at the statistics" you're referring to might not be as convincing as you think. That, as it turns out, is exactly what the Dutch government did when coming up with its rules and regs.
The result of a statistical study across all of the EU revealed that countries that required helmets for bicycles and under-250cc scooters and motorbikes actually had significantly *higher* rates of injury and death than those that did not. As a result, you don't need a helmet for either type of device here. Haven't had to for over a decade, and the Dutch "stats" are still significantly lower than any of the countries surveyed. In all of the countries riders of real motorcycles need helmets. And bike riders here are required to have both front and back lights and warning bells. Some of this can be legitimately attributed to better infrastructure on the part of the Dutch, because in most cases bike and scooter riders never share roads with cars (they have their own lanes). But still, it's not as clear-cut a case for helmet wearing as some might think. ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Listen to this guy sing! Ann, I figured you would misinterpret my statement on bull riding, either intentionally, or unintentionally, so you didn't let me down there. Ann, you crack me up with your stance on bike helmets. I mean talk about having a near sighted view on safety! You might want to look at some stats on bike accidents with, and without helmets. > > >
