OFF THE WIRE
posted by Canyon Carver
A Missouri
lawmaker wants to lift a state law requiring all motorcyclists wear a helmet. Newly elected
state Representative Shane Roden of Cedar Hill recently filed
legislation that would require only minors to
wear helmets. Those with learner’s permits also would need to
wear a helmet while
driving. Anyone driving or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle now must to wear a helmet or face a maximum $25 fine.
A similar bill that would lift the helmet requirement for those 21
and older failed last session. The measure passed the House but never
made it to the
Senate floor.