Jeezus, let me get my tin foil hat on, looks like the Gub'mint is out to get us again.....
NTSB calls for mandatory helmet law standard (Federal)
Source:
SB-07-44
NTSB RECOMMENDS LEGISLATION TO MANDATE ALL MOTORCYCLISTS USE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FMVSS 218-COMPLIANT HELMETS
Washington, DC-The National Transportation Safety Board today issued recommendations to states to require all motorcyclists and their passengers to wear Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218-compliant helmets.
Currently, only 20 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 territories have universal helmet laws requiring all riders to wear a helmet. Twenty-seven states and 1 territory have partial laws that require minors and/or passengers to wear such helmets. Three states have no helmet laws.
"The facts are very clear- head injuries are a leading cause of deaths in motorcycle crashes," said NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker. "The most important step riders can take in terms of protecting themselves and staying alive is to wear a DOT- compliant helmet every time they ride."
FMVSS 218-compliant helmets are designed with a hard outer shell, an impact-attenuating liner, and a retention system to protect the head, especially the brain, in a variety of impact scenarios.
"Universal helmet laws have proven effective in the mitigation of injuries and the prevention of fatalities. Implementing these recommendations will take strong leadership in the States," Rosenker said. "I hope that the Governors and legislative leaders in the States will act promptly and decisively to implement the universal helmet laws recommended today by the Board."
Since 1997, motorcycle fatalities have increased 127 percent. Last year, 4,810 motorcyclists died in crashes, and accounted for more than 10 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities.
Last September, the Safety Board held a public forum and gathered information on ongoing motorcycle research and initiatives, as well as countermeasures that may reduce the likelihood of motorcycle accidents and fatalities. The meeting included participants representing government, motorcycle manufacturers, motorcyclist associations, state motorcycle rights organizations, researchers, trauma physicians, law enforcement, and insurance companies.
As a result of today's meeting, the National Transportation Safety Board issued the following recommendations:
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
Reprioritize the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety recommendations based on objective criteria, including known safety outcomes.
Following completion of the reprioritization of the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety, implement an action plan for states and others, such as federal agencies, manufacturers, insurance organizations, and advocacy groups, to carry out those recommendations that are determined to be of high priority.
To the Federal Highway Administration:
Following the 2007 Motorcycle Travel Symposium, develop guidelines for the states to use to gather accurate motorcycle registrations and motorcycle vehicle miles traveled data. The guidelines should include information on the various methods to collect registrations and vehicle miles traveled data and how these methods can be put into practice.
To the three states with no motorcycle helmet laws:
Require that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To the 27 states and 1 territory with partial motorcycle helmet laws:
Amend current laws to require that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To the 8 states, the District of Columbia, and the 4 territories with universal motorcycle helmet laws/regulations not specifically requiring FMVSS 218- compliant helmets:
Amend current laws to specify that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To all states:
Provide information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the effectiveness of your motorcycle safety efforts to assist NHTSA with its effort to reprioritize the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety recommendations.
Full copies of the recommendation letters will be available in a few days on the NTSB website, National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB Media Contact: Terry N. Williams
(202) 314-6100
[email protected]
SB-07-44
NTSB RECOMMENDS LEGISLATION TO MANDATE ALL MOTORCYCLISTS USE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FMVSS 218-COMPLIANT HELMETS
Washington, DC-The National Transportation Safety Board today issued recommendations to states to require all motorcyclists and their passengers to wear Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218-compliant helmets.
Currently, only 20 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 territories have universal helmet laws requiring all riders to wear a helmet. Twenty-seven states and 1 territory have partial laws that require minors and/or passengers to wear such helmets. Three states have no helmet laws.
"The facts are very clear- head injuries are a leading cause of deaths in motorcycle crashes," said NTSB Chairman Mark V. Rosenker. "The most important step riders can take in terms of protecting themselves and staying alive is to wear a DOT- compliant helmet every time they ride."
FMVSS 218-compliant helmets are designed with a hard outer shell, an impact-attenuating liner, and a retention system to protect the head, especially the brain, in a variety of impact scenarios.
"Universal helmet laws have proven effective in the mitigation of injuries and the prevention of fatalities. Implementing these recommendations will take strong leadership in the States," Rosenker said. "I hope that the Governors and legislative leaders in the States will act promptly and decisively to implement the universal helmet laws recommended today by the Board."
Since 1997, motorcycle fatalities have increased 127 percent. Last year, 4,810 motorcyclists died in crashes, and accounted for more than 10 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities.
Last September, the Safety Board held a public forum and gathered information on ongoing motorcycle research and initiatives, as well as countermeasures that may reduce the likelihood of motorcycle accidents and fatalities. The meeting included participants representing government, motorcycle manufacturers, motorcyclist associations, state motorcycle rights organizations, researchers, trauma physicians, law enforcement, and insurance companies.
As a result of today's meeting, the National Transportation Safety Board issued the following recommendations:
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
Reprioritize the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety recommendations based on objective criteria, including known safety outcomes.
Following completion of the reprioritization of the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety, implement an action plan for states and others, such as federal agencies, manufacturers, insurance organizations, and advocacy groups, to carry out those recommendations that are determined to be of high priority.
To the Federal Highway Administration:
Following the 2007 Motorcycle Travel Symposium, develop guidelines for the states to use to gather accurate motorcycle registrations and motorcycle vehicle miles traveled data. The guidelines should include information on the various methods to collect registrations and vehicle miles traveled data and how these methods can be put into practice.
To the three states with no motorcycle helmet laws:
Require that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To the 27 states and 1 territory with partial motorcycle helmet laws:
Amend current laws to require that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To the 8 states, the District of Columbia, and the 4 territories with universal motorcycle helmet laws/regulations not specifically requiring FMVSS 218- compliant helmets:
Amend current laws to specify that all persons shall wear a Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218-compliant motorcycle helmet while riding (operating), or as a passenger on any motorcycle.
To all states:
Provide information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the effectiveness of your motorcycle safety efforts to assist NHTSA with its effort to reprioritize the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety recommendations.
Full copies of the recommendation letters will be available in a few days on the NTSB website, National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB Media Contact: Terry N. Williams
(202) 314-6100
[email protected]
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I never worry when they are out to get us. I worry when they are out to save us from ourselves. I think they have much bigger problems than motorcycle helmet laws.Jeezus, let me get my tin foil hat on, looks like the Gub'mint is out to get us again.....
Oh please.
You know that the goal of politics is to appear to be "doing something" while actually ensuring that the status quo is left undisturbed. I mean if we took action to actually reduce crime for example where would all those cops and judges find jobs? Picking on motorcyclists is a tailor made campaign that will win votes while leaving 99% of people undisturbed, fat and happy while lying on their couches and wolfing down deadly fast food thus reducing the welfare rolls..... now where's the Reynolds Wrap?I never worry when they are out to get us. I worry when they are out to save us from ourselves. I think they have much bigger problems than motorcycle helmet laws.
Ut oh.
Reynolds Wrap?
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It's like we couldn't see the writing on the wall. Gov't focuses on one area of the facts and ignores every other recomdation> Just another example of the DUH button being stuck.
This is quality cubicle material. F the MAN! Kill ******!Reynolds Wrap?
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Mr. Moore, would you please report to Human Resources?
Mr. H. Meanswell, HR Director: Good afternoon, Mr. Moore. We have heard some rather colorful outbursts lately emanating from your work station. We like to think of ourselves as a tolerant workplace, but some of these...outbursts are quite forceful.
Mr. Moore: [whispers] kill ******?
Mr. H. Meanswell: Right then! Carry on.
Mr. H. Meanswell, HR Director: Good afternoon, Mr. Moore. We have heard some rather colorful outbursts lately emanating from your work station. We like to think of ourselves as a tolerant workplace, but some of these...outbursts are quite forceful.
Mr. Moore: [whispers] kill ******?
Mr. H. Meanswell: Right then! Carry on.
You can't legislate stupidity out of people. I would not ride without a helmet regardless of the law. I don't see this any different than passing seat belt laws or speed limit laws. There are dozens of laws to protect us from our own stupidity. I don't think my rights have been violated when they pass a law that says I have to do something that I should have been doing anyway.
Actually I think they're still getting over the drunken fornication episode in the copy room at last year's Holiday Party. Good times, Spongebob, gooood times. Lucky thing I have some technical talent...Mr. Moore, would you please report to Human Resources?
Mr. H. Meanswell, HR Director: Good afternoon, Mr. Moore. We have heard some rather colorful outbursts lately emanating from your work station. We like to think of ourselves as a tolerant workplace, but some of these...outbursts are quite forceful.
Mr. Moore: [whispers] kill ******?
Mr. H. Meanswell: Right then! Carry on.
Excellent!
No more pizza and beer either.
You should be doing these things anyhow so I'm sure you'll add your name to the petition.
One square of toilet paper per visit for you!You can't legislate stupidity out of people. I would not ride without a helmet regardless of the law. I don't see this any different than passing seat belt laws or speed limit laws. There are dozens of laws to protect us from our own stupidity. I don't think my rights have been violated when they pass a law that says I have to do something that I should have been doing anyway.
No more pizza and beer either.
You should be doing these things anyhow so I'm sure you'll add your name to the petition.
Tell me you're kidding
Hmmm...sounds suspiciously like "he whose name must not be spoken." Somebody leave the screen door unlocked?
I'll bet this fine perspective of yours will go right out the f'ing window the minute "they" pass a law that says you have to do something you don't think you should have been doing anyway.You can't legislate stupidity out of people. I would not ride without a helmet regardless of the law. I don't see this any different than passing seat belt laws or speed limit laws. There are dozens of laws to protect us from our own stupidity. I don't think my rights have been violated when they pass a law that says I have to do something that I should have been doing anyway.
Hmmm...sounds suspiciously like "he whose name must not be spoken." Somebody leave the screen door unlocked?
Unfortunately...
.... the thankfully banned idiot boy is not alone. Probably the majority of people buy into this "friendly fascist" nonsense.I'll bet this fine perspective of yours will go right out the f'ing window the minute "they" pass a law that says you have to do something you don't think you should have been doing anyway.
Hmmm...sounds suspiciously like "he whose name must not be spoken." Somebody leave the screen door unlocked?
As I read this, the words of my neuro-surgeon ring in my ears as I laid on the table after being hit from behind at 80. That helmet saved your life, but I don't why you don't have a broken neck. Most like you live, but spend the rest of their lives as a quadriplegic. I wonder if the insurance community would like carrying that cost...
BTW, what is the #1 cause of death in automobile crashes? Head trauma. I say helmets should be mandatory in ALL vehicles! Just think of the lives that would be saved....
BTW, what is the #1 cause of death in automobile crashes? Head trauma. I say helmets should be mandatory in ALL vehicles! Just think of the lives that would be saved....
Yep. It would keep them all off the cell phone!I say helmets should be mandatory in ALL vehicles! Just think of the lives that would be saved....
Cell phone usage is the new DUI!
It's a fact. Detailed studies have shown that cellphone=using cagers are just as dangerous as DUI drivers. Since the DUI folkers don't have a huge lobby like the telecomm industry, they aren't allowed to practice their chosen driving abberation...but the cell cagers are.Cell phone usage is the new DUI!
Here's the main difference: the drunk driver will sober up! :wink:It's a fact. Detailed studies have shown that cellphone=using cagers are just as dangerous as DUI drivers. Since the DUI folkers don't have a huge lobby like the telecomm industry, they aren't allowed to practice their chosen driving abberation...but the cell cagers are.
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