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Expert Opinion: Motorcycle Helmet Law

A universal helmet law is something that would require any and all motorcyclists to utilize a helmet while riding. The GHSA states that, due to a federal law which tied highway funds to universal helmet laws, nearly every state had such a law on its books by 1975. However, one year later, Congress took away the federal government's ability to penalize states for failing to have a universal helmet requirement. Today, there is now a patchwork of helmet laws in the United States:

The NHTSA reported that helmets were the reason of 1,859 saved lives during the 2016 year in the United States. The agenc also noted that if all riders had worn their helmets, as many as 802 additional lives could have been saved. Here's what the NHTSA estimates: 

 

  • 37 percent effective among motorcycle riders
  • 41 percent effective among motorcycle passengers.

In states without helmet laws, up to 60 percent of the motorcyclists who died in crashes in 2016 were not using a helmet. In states that abide by universal helmet laws, the figurwas at 8 percent. Nevertheless, the rate of helmet utilization among motorcyclists in the United States was approximately 65 percent in 2016. 

3415856407?profile=RESIZE_710xWHAT MAKES A SAFE HELMET? 

All helmets in the U.S. must bear a sticker indicating they meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. This sets the minimum levels of performance to be satisfied in order to protect a motorcyclists in the event of an accident.

If a helmet label suggests that it meets the standards of private organizations such as the Snell Foundation or American National Standards Institute, it is an indicator that the helmet meets the safety standard.

Here are a few items that help make these safety standards: 

  • Thick inner liners 
  • Sturdy chin strap and solid rivets
  • Approximately 3lbs
  • Nothing to exceed further than 2/10-inch from the helmet's surface
  • A certified manufacturer's label

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL GEAR TO CONSIDER? 3415857898?profile=RESIZE_710x

In addition to wearing safe and effective headgear, motorcyclists are encourage to utilize other forms of riding gear to keep them protected in the event of an accident.

Here are a few items to consider to extend the level of safety for your ride: 

  • Strong, durable jacket
  • Boots to cover the ankle
  • Ballistic nylon bottoms
  • Gloves

For more information on motorcycle safety gear and what expert proponent have to say about universale helmet laws, be sure to check out this helmet law expert resource.

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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Ady.

We will forever remember and miss his beautiful heart, his kind spirit, and the multitude of authentic and admirable character traits of Ady's.

Those who knew Ady personally, are cognizant of the fact that a handful of individuals, who did not know Ady on a personal level, have manufactured inaccurate, grossly negligent, embellished, untruthful and malicious descriptions of Ady and his character.

Ady was a passionate and trustworthy man, who was completely dedicated to his friends and his family. To describe Ady as bighearted, would be a enormous understatement.

Ady was a loving and devoted family man.

He was selfless and devoted to many others' welfare, most often putting them in front of his own needs. You could rely on Ady to lend a helping hand if he was able to help in any way that he could.

He was a passionate musician, writer, and a kind, giving, beautiful soul.

Although at times wrongfully interpreted, those who were closest to Ady, knew the true, wonderful, gentle, and kind man that Ady genuinely was.

Ady loved his blue Harley motorcycle. Riding, friendship, and the pure peace and freedom that he felt while riding his Harley, was the subject of many of Ady's songs, and albums.

Ady will forever live in our hearts, and remembered through his Skard music and internet documentary film "SKARD4LIFE Briana Benefit", a wonderful cause that was near and dear to our beloved Ady's heart.

Rest in Peace precious Ady

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