Missouri Compulsory Motorcycle Helmet Law Ended By Senate
In a recent move, the Missouri Senate voted to permit motorcyclists the option of riding a bike without using a helmet. According to a report in the News-Leader.com (http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090313/BREAKING01/90313005/-1/rss), a Missouri motorcycle rider can now go without a helmet, provided they are not on an interstate highway and they are at least 21 years or older.
The new law reportedly reverses the previous decades old requirement of mandatory helmet use for all motorcyclists. Apparently, the effort to repeal the old law was in place for some time with lawmakers opposing it on the grounds of violation of civil liberties.
A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report on Motorcycle Helmet Effectiveness states an increase in the efficiency of helmets as potentially saving an estimated 11,915 lives over the period 1982 through 2002. However, the study finds that the declining rate of helmet use among motorcyclists has contributed to rising numbers of rider fatalities from motorcycle accidents in Missouri and throughout the nation, despite the improved life saving qualities of helmets.
The law firm of Page Cagle is vastly experienced in all types of cases involving motorcycle accidents in Missouri. Often motorists on the road, including big rigs, trucks and other commercial vehicles, do not pay attention to or fail to notice a much smaller sized motorcycle.
If you are a victim of a motorcycle accident and believe it was due to the negligence of another motorist, you should contact our dedicated team of experienced Missouri motorcycle accident attorneys. We will focus on fighting your case to recover rightful compensation and damages from all those negligent and responsible for your St. Louis motorcycle accident injuries. Call us today for a free initial consultation.
