Post by pavel on Feb 1, 2016 15:46:44 GMT -6
A state House committee heard testimonies from supporters and opponents of the bill that would lift Georgia’s universal helmet law.
House Bill 797 would exempt motorcyclists over the age of 18 from wearing helmets. The bill would require underage drivers of mopeds and motorcycles to continue using them.
“Simply put, this is about restoring liberty to our citizens and allowing them freedom to exercise their choice when they’re on their bike, three-wheelers or mopeds,” said Rep. Tom Kirby, R-Loganville, the bill’s sponsor. “We don’t make people wear fire suits, but those make them safer in a wreck.”
Georgia is one of 18 states with a universal helmet law. There have been several unsuccessful attempts to repeal or ease the law.
Read more: www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/state-lawmakers-consider-lifting-universal-helmet-/nqG7F/
House Bill 797 would exempt motorcyclists over the age of 18 from wearing helmets. The bill would require underage drivers of mopeds and motorcycles to continue using them.
“Simply put, this is about restoring liberty to our citizens and allowing them freedom to exercise their choice when they’re on their bike, three-wheelers or mopeds,” said Rep. Tom Kirby, R-Loganville, the bill’s sponsor. “We don’t make people wear fire suits, but those make them safer in a wreck.”
Georgia is one of 18 states with a universal helmet law. There have been several unsuccessful attempts to repeal or ease the law.
Read more: www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/state-lawmakers-consider-lifting-universal-helmet-/nqG7F/