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Robert Bertges always wore a helmet while riding his motorcycle. The Mt. Washington man survived a horrific crash in 1991. He slid into oncoming traffic, (Motorcycle deaths in Pennsylvania climb in 10 years since repeal of ...
Via Robbins & Associates, Steven M. Sweat
When Pa. repealed the helmit law deaths increased for 10 years.
robbinslaw.com
Statistics showing a higher incidence of serious brain injury or death are not surprising in states like Pennsylvania which allow motorcycle riders the option of wearing or not wearing a helmet. California does not allow such an option and makes the wearing of a helmet mandatory. California Vehicle Code section 27803 mandates the following:
27803. (a) A driver and any passenger shall wear a safety helmet meeting requirements established pursuant to Section 27802 when riding on a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle.
(b) It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle if the driver or any passenger is not wearing a safety helmet as required by subdivision (a).