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Florida Man Darwin Award

Discussion in 'Other News' started by mjd4277, Oct 30, 2022.

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  1. Oct 30, 2022 #1
    mjd4277

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  3. Oct 30, 2022 #2
    Tall Mike

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    Florida would be about the last state I'd ride in with, or without a helmet..
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2022 #3
    Lazer

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    People die in car accidents wearing/not wearing seat belts.
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2022 #4
    buddyd157

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    apples to oranges...one, you're in a "cage", the other you're not.
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2022 #5
    buddyd157

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    my state (RI) got rid of the helmet law for the operator, after he/she does 1 year of riding..

    but the passenger MUST always have a helmet on.

    i think where you are in MA..? both must still wear a helmet.

    i always wore mine.

    i always felt that it should be a choice, rather than a law. debates on both sides from the insurance companies, hospitals, and the people.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2022 #6
    drvrtech77

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    In texas they got rid off all laws regarding helmets being required but you still have to wear a seatbelt in a car..go figure..
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2022 #7
    mjd4277

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    Yup,MA says both operator and passenger must have a helmet on.
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2022 #8
    mjd4277

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    Not to mention said “cage” has additional supplemental safety systems (airbags,side impact beams,roof protection,collapsible steering,etc.).
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2022 #9
    olddog_newtricks

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    Ironic or not he's an adult and made his own decisions even if it was a bad one.
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2022 #10
    REO6205

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    He wouldn't wear a helmet. He died of head injuries. His passenger wouldn't wear a helmet. She also died of head injuries. Do I have the facts right?
    Seems like a reasonable outcome and one they might change if they had it to do over again. No "do-overs" on motorcycles.
     
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