George is down !!!

[Stig / Major Tom]

George Clooney down. Apparently not badly injured.
Mercedes turned in front of his scooter. Glad he wears a helmet.
Google it....

Stig

[GLV55]

 
Welcome to the club, George. Glad he's safe, though. Sooner or later we all experience the same thing to one extent or another.

[MJR]

Yamaha X City

[Viper254]

Helmets are a legal requirement in the EU, which is good for anybody who gets hit - it's amazing to us that there's no requirement for it in other parts of the world!

[Tromper]

It's state by state here, & a bit of a mix.

Off the top of my head.
WA is mandatory for all.  This is the most common.
MN, last I checked, is mandatory for minors (less than 18).  Adults can assume their own risk.
FL is not mandatory for adults, not sure about minors.  One of the folks who pushed removing the helmet law died of head injuries while riding without a helmet as I recall.

I really try not judge those who don't use one, but personally I did use my helmet all the time while in FL.

Helmets are a legal requirement in the EU, which is good for anybody who gets hit - it's amazing to us that there's no requirement for it in other parts of the world!

[vintagegarage]

The helmet rule in Florida is:

https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education-endorsements/helmet-exemption/

In summary, under 21 you need a helmet to ride, over 21, if you don't wear a helmet, you are required to have $10,000 in medical insurance.  It may be a macho thing, where many old guys with a Harley think they will be thought of as being a sissy by his peers if they ride wearing a helmet.  I'm not sure how many riders actually have medical insurance, although being on Medicare probably counts and many riders (perhaps most) are over 65.   I live in Florida, and it is very rare to see anyone on a Harley riding with a helmet.. perhaps one in 20 are riding with a helmet.  Very common too to see a woman riding on the back, with the same attitude.. proud to be free and stupid..

[Stig / Major Tom]

The helmet rule in Florida is:

https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education-endorsements/helmet-exemption/

In summary, under 21 you need a helmet to ride, over 21, if you don't wear a helmet, you are required to have $10,000 in medical insurance.  It may be a macho thing, where many old guys with a Harley think they will be thought of as being a sissy by his peers if they ride wearing a helmet.  I'm not sure how many riders actually have medical insurance, although being on Medicare probably counts and many riders (perhaps most) are over 65.   I live in Florida, and it is very rare to see anyone on a Harley riding with a helmet.. perhaps one in 20 are riding with a helmet.  Very common too to see a woman riding on the back, with the same attitude.. proud to be free and stupid..

Reminds me - until 2012 pit bull owners in Ohio were required to maintain $100,000 in liability insurance.
Yeah - like that was going to happen, or to deter anyone. Owning a 9mm and a pit bull are required 'round these parts. Like chicken & waffles.

Next they tried to mandate that cats be leashed. That was funny, too.


Stig