rickardracing Posted April 13, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 13, 2012 The Gov signed it into affect yesterday. Helmets optional. I saw a guy on a Harley at lunchtime riding without a brain bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 13, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 13, 2012 Is it effective at signing or is there a waiting period ? Don't forget about the extra insurance the law calls for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted April 13, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2012 DEARBORN, Mich., April 13, 2012 legislation which allows some motorcyclists to ride without a helmet on the state's roadways has been signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder. Public Act 98, which takes effect today, The repeal erases more than three decades of Michigan's mandatory helmet law. The new law allows motorcyclists to ride without a helmet if they have a $20,000 medical policy, have had the cycle endorsement for at least two years, or completed a motorcycle safety course Riders at least 21 can decide to wear a helmet Updated: Friday, 13 Apr 2012, 12:35 PM EDT Published : Friday, 13 Apr 2012, 9:26 AM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) - Michigan will become the 31st state to give motorcyclists the option of wearing a helmet under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday. The legislation was approved with bipartisan support. Lawmakers had passed repeals of the mandatory motorcycle helmet law before, but the measures were vetoed twice by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Gov. Snyder's office told 24 Hour News 8 on Friday the law takes immediate effect, but it is going to take some time before all of the state's police agencies are notified and everything gets put into place. Under Senate Bill 291, sponsored by state Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair), motorcyclists -- Can choose whether to wear a helmet if they are at least 21 years old Must have at least $20,000 of first party medical benefits coverage -- in case they are involved in an accident Must have passed a motorcycle safety course or have had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years Motorcycle passengers who want to exercise this option also must be 21 or older and carry additional insurance. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/13/4411697/aaa-michigan-disappointed-in-helmet.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted April 13, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2012 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120413/POLITICS02/204130397/1409/metro/Snyder-signs-repeal-Michigan-s-motorcycle-helmet-law Quick search did not turn up the actual legal proceedings like I had hoped but here you go; it appears to have gone in to effect this morning. Be safe everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted April 13, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2012 yah for michigan, let those who ride decide !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted April 13, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 13, 2012 And the countdown clock has now ben activated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventurer 08 Posted April 13, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2012 My wife and I plan to keep wearing are helmets, we would rather be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted April 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 13, 2012 And the countdown clock has now ben activated. :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes: http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/popcorn.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted April 13, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 13, 2012 And the countdown clock has now ben activated. :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted April 13, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 13, 2012 Finally. Now I know where we will be getting away to this summer. Touring the waterfalls and forests and the history of the U.P. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted April 13, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 13, 2012 Finally. Now I know where we will be getting away to this summer. Touring the waterfalls and forests and the history of the U.P. Later, Scooter Bob Sounds like fun! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted April 13, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 13, 2012 They have taken complete leave of their senses. Dumb as a bucket of rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 13, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 13, 2012 I wear my brain bucket when I ride, but it shouldn't be forced on those who do not want to wear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted April 13, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 13, 2012 I agree with riders choice...my wife once told me not to expect her to change my diapers if I suffer from a brain injury for not wearing mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 13, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 13, 2012 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120413/POLITICS02/204130397/1409/metro/Snyder-signs-repeal-Michigan-s-motorcycle-helmet-law Quick search did not turn up the actual legal proceedings like I had hoped but here you go; it appears to have gone in to effect this morning. Be safe everyone! I'll be keeping my helmet on around here, just to much traffic and drivers that don't pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted April 14, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 14, 2012 My wife and I plan to keep wearing are helmets, we would rather be safe than sorry. I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 14, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 14, 2012 Makes me think about the cruel irony of an article I saw some time ago. I don't remember all the details, but there was a guy that was protesting helmet laws (again don't remember the state) in his state. He was with out one when he hit a parking lot bumper with his scoot. He fell over and hit his head on the pavement. He was pronounced dead at the scene... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwitt Posted April 14, 2012 Share #18 Posted April 14, 2012 I second that. I third that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted April 14, 2012 Share #19 Posted April 14, 2012 Makes me think about the cruel irony of an article I saw some time ago. I don't remember all the details, but there was a guy that was protesting helmet laws (again don't remember the state) in his state. He was with out one when he hit a parking lot bumper with his scoot. He fell over and hit his head on the pavement. He was pronounced dead at the scene... That happened in NY state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 14, 2012 Share #20 Posted April 14, 2012 http://abcnews.go.com/US/york-rider-dies-protesting-motorcycle-helmet-law/story?id=13993417 Yup, New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted April 14, 2012 I'll be keeping my helmet on around here, just to much traffic and drivers that don't pay attention. Jay, try riding on 696 during rush hour. Now that's an experiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 14, 2012 Share #22 Posted April 14, 2012 Looks like an open invitation to a traffic stop if not wearing one. Law says 2yr with endorse and xtra ins? Good reason to stop and check you out. Your choice folks but I personaly have been hit by some of them big ole sicada or whatever you call them. They will leave a welt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted April 14, 2012 Share #23 Posted April 14, 2012 So why do we have mandatory seat belt laws with airbags and a cage :confused24: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 14, 2012 Share #24 Posted April 14, 2012 Regardless of the new rules on helmets Joyce & I will still be wearing ours. In fact we were looking at some new ones today. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted April 14, 2012 Share #25 Posted April 14, 2012 Finally. Now I know where we will be getting away to this summer. Touring the waterfalls and forests and the history of the U.P. Later, Scooter Bob Now thats about the only place I would feel ok about not wearing a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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