Michael Ehline asked:




The history of the motorcycle helmet, the laws and the facts are an interesting topic. There was no need for bikers to worry about motorcycle helmets when the first motorcycle was built in about 1885; this was because there was not much speed associated with this motorcycle. This would lead to the history of the motorcycle helmet-the laws and the facts.

A professor from the University of Southern California manufactured the first motorcycle helmet in 1953, because Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles were on the path to creating the motorcycle for the riders that wanted speed. As the need for riding faster rose so did the fatality rate of motorcycle riders.

The government began to see a need for helmets and in 1958 California Highway Patrol Officers began wearing the first helmets in hopes of setting an example for motorcycle riders in California.

By the year 1966 the was the Highway Safety Act, which required states to have mandatory helmet laws in order to receive federal funding for highways. In the year 1975 there were 47 states that acted in accordance with with the Highway Safety Act to receive the highway funding for construction and maintenance. This same year Congress repealed the Highway Safety Act and the fatality rate began to rise again in states that also repealed the helmet laws.

This has not changed while states have flipped back and forth enforcing and doing away with helmet laws and motorcycles have become faster the statistics show that while motorcycles are only 2% of the registered vehicles on the roadways there is an 8% fatality rate when involved in a motorcycle accident.

There have been studies done and one that was done in 1990 and although this was quite some time ago the data has not changed except for the amount of registered riders and the amount of injuries and fatalities. The University of California did this study and this study showed that in 900 motorcycle accidents there was approximately 980 head and neck injuries. This study took into account not only the rider but passenger's injuries and the study showed that these injuries were lessened with motorcyclists wearing helmets.

The history of the motorcycle helmet-the laws and the facts still apply today:

1. Fact: Head injuries are the leading cause of death for motorcycle riders involved in accidents.

2. Fact: Helmets are approximately 29% effective in preventing fatalities and head injuries.

3. Fact: A person who is not wearing a helmet is 40% more likely to be killed in an accident than the rider who is wearing a helmet.

4. Fact: A study done by Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System showed riders wearing helmets had a 70% chance of avoiding brain injuries. This study also showed riders not wearing helmets had a 3% chance of suffering worse injuries than riders wearing helmets.

5. Fact: An NHTSA study showed in 2003 that mile per mile the motorcyclist is 32 times more likely to be killed than the motorist in an auto.

Just these facts alone show a great difference in what a riders in accidents with and without helmets face. While helmet laws might not be enforced wearing a helmet does offer more protection when on the road for the rider and the passenger, it also makes a large difference between a fatality and brain injuries in an accident.

Riders enjoy the freedom that motorcycles give them, the air rushing by and the thrill and that can be as exciting with a helmet on as without one. This is especially true in beach areas like Culver City, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Santa Monica and Huntington Beach.

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	Without Motorcycle Helmets: We All Pay the Price (1998) was produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The film examines why it is vital to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. It goes into detail on injuries and how much more severe they are when the motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet...

Greg Beaty asked:




The importance of safety cannot be overstated in many of world's favorite pastimes and activities. Many sports require safety equipment as a mandatory part of their uniforms. One of the commonly associated forms of safety in sports is the helmet. Sports using helmets include football, lacrosse, cycling, and many others. The professional and many amateur leagues of these sports implement helmet mandates as an important safety feature protecting the lives and welfare of the players. The prevalence of helmets in other areas of sports and activities is incredibly large. For example, many extreme sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading, BMX, motocross, and rock climbing usually rely on a helmet as an integral piece of their activity equipment. For this reason, these extreme sports result in relatively low injury rates if players, participants, and event organizers take all the proper safety precautions to protect their lives and the lives of spectators as well. In a professional occupation setting, many companies seek to establish low to no rates of injury at their workplace. This lack of injuries results in not only lower insurance premiums and rates for these companies, but also boosts the overall welfare and general moral of the workforce at large. Industries that usually employ helmets in their basic work attire include construction, manufacturing, builders, public safety workers, and law enforcement.

For most workers and athletes, spending hours a day with their helmet is a regular occurrence. For some workers, the color of the helmet is vial in keeping them happy. The shell color of helmets attracts many workers, athletes, activists, and enthusiasts. Helmets attract many of the players from more masculine oriented sports and activities. Some companies use a companywide helmet as a sign of pride and strength. For construction companies, black helmets are a regular occurrence. Helmets are preferred by many extreme sports athletes due to their desire to place decals on the black helmets themselves. Black helmets also match nicely with the preferred skateboarding attire of dark colored clothes. Black helmets, by most standards, are the most common color of shell for extreme athletes as well as many hockey and lacrosse players. In equestrian events, riders are frequently seen sporting helmets for their riding safety.

There are also some other considerations to make when choosing helmets. Although black helmets have fashion appeal, there is a practical purpose for these devices. Black helmets are known to attract and retain sunlight and sun rays much better than lighter colored helmets. For hockey players, those working outdoors, and extreme athletes in colder climates, the little extra warmth black helmets potentially offer is appealing. Black helmets may increase the amount of time these workers and athletes can stay on the job or participating in their sport. For die hard athletes, enthusiasts, and dedicated employees, helmets may mean being able to maintain their desired course of action and work without fear of extreme cold or hypothermia. Black helmets not only protect the craniums and brains of the wearers, but also, keep the users comfortable in the midst of their activities.

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	Harley-Davidson® Full Face Zip-up Helmet Bag. Bar & Shield graphics. 98165-02V List Price: $20.00 Sale Price: $18.95 Average Rating:
	Zip-up bag for carrying full face helmet. Soft inner liner to protect helmet from scratches. Outside pocket for extra storage with Bar & Shield logo graphics. Three tie down loops on the bottom of bag to secure to bike...

	Joe Rocket Manta Tank Bag, Magnetic Mount Black List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $44.99
	The Joe Rocket Manta Tank Bag is a small yet versatile tank bag. With its compact shape, it stays out of the way when mounted but still holds smaller items and is great for those shorter day trips. Wind/water resistant Rock Tex 680 construction...

	HJC CL-16 Helmet CR Silver XS List Price: $134.99 Sale Price: $121.48
	HJC CL-16 CR Silver XS

	Complete Video to Painting Motorcycle Helmets with Vince Goodeve [VHS] List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $39.95 Used From: $25.40

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	. In this DVD Airbrush Assassin teaches you professional time saving and money making tips and tricks that can be used by any novice to expert airbrush artist offering custom hip hop airbrush t-shirts...

	Complete Video Guide to Painting Motorcycle Helmets List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $9.95 Average Rating:

	Without Motorcycle Helmets: We All Pay the Price Sale Price: $14.95
	Without Motorcycle Helmets: We All Pay the Price (1998) was produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The film examines why it is vital to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. It goes into detail on injuries and how much more severe they are when the motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet...