Gee, big surprise! Most of the increased carnage started when Jeb Busch repealed the mandatory helmet law. In a state that has a mandatory seat belt law, that makes no sense to me at all. Making the safety course a requirement is probably a good idea. Rider education is the most effective way to reduce accidents, however, having that helmet on can be damned beneficial when you screw up or the offending trespasser is upon you without any warning.