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Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

Justin Hughes
 
1 day ago
 
The proposed change would enable police to stop helmetless riders to ensure they comply with the legal conditions of helmetless riding.

Texas is one of many states that allow motorcyclists to ride without wearing a helmet. This freedom to ride with the wind in your hair comes with certain stipulations. Police currently do not have the authority to pull over riders based solely on not wearing a helmet, which means that many people ride bare-headed in violation of these stipulations without getting caught. A proposed bill in the Texas legislature would close this loophole and allow police to stop riders solely for not wearing a helmet.

Naturally, we encourage riders to wear helmets, and riding gear in general, at all times. But we also recognize the right of riders to forego protection in places that don't require it by law. Texas is a bit wibbly-wobbly in that way. The Lone Star State will allow you to ride without a helmet, but only under certain conditions:

The rider must be 21 or older. The rider must have completed a motorcycle safety course. The rider must carry adequate health insurance.

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http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/texas-bill-would-close-helmet-law-loophole/ar-BBTHIg5?ocid=ientp

Smokin Joe:
When will they pass a law so they can pull over auto drivers just to see if they have insurance?

roamer_1:

--- Quote from: Smokin Joe on February 18, 2019, 07:56:30 pm ---When will they pass a law so they can pull over auto drivers just to see if they have insurance?

--- End quote ---

They know if you are currently insured when they run your plate.

Smokin Joe:

--- Quote from: roamer_1 on February 19, 2019, 07:24:37 am ---They know if you are currently insured when they run your plate.

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Gee whiz. Motorcycles have license plates, too. This is just the opening for some serious fishing expeditions. "You are not under arrest, You are just being detained..."

"Quit resisting..."


Later..."Nice bike, we should be able to get a lot for it..."

roamer_1:

--- Quote from: Smokin Joe on February 19, 2019, 01:14:19 pm ---Gee whiz. Motorcycles have license plates, too. This is just the opening for some serious fishing expeditions. "You are not under arrest, You are just being detained..."

"Quit resisting..."


Later..."Nice bike, we should be able to get a lot for it..."

--- End quote ---

LOL! That's right.  :beer:

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