[Vision2020] Legistlative update V from Rep. Trail - Feb 7-11

[Warren Hayman]

Well, I don't know. It would seem that driving completely impaired (or 
even somewhat) is a concern independent of whatever vehicle one 
operates. Me? I don't need no stinkin' law. When my bike was running I 
loved the feeling of the wind through long hair.

At the same time, I never disagreed with the folks who told me that 
those who rode sans helmet didn't have the brains to lose anyway. I 
didn't then, still don't, but I do have a helmet. I don't need no 
stinkin' law. I just use it.

Warren Hayman

On Saturday, February 12, 2005, at 03:20  PM, Jasper Nance wrote:

>  I dunno, I didn't think helmets were as much of a problem in said 
> incidents as driving while completely shitfaced was...
>              Not bouncing along the road lines
>                     Ms Jasper Nance
>
> 1. Motorcycle Helmet Legislation -- At the request of the ASUI 
> Students, several Moscow doctors, and others, I introduced legislation 
> that would require all motorcyclists and passengers to wear 
> helmets. This was voted down by the Transportation Committee 
> 7-5. Idaho voted in such a law in 67 but it was repealed in 78. The 
> death of three students in Moscow last fall who were killed in 
> accidents where they weren't wearing helmets triggered my interest in 
> the issue. Nationally, motorcycle accidents are up 97% since 1997. In 
> Idaho only 39% of motorcyclists wear helmets. The cost of motorcycle 
> accidents in 2003 was $32 million for those wearing helmets and $66 
> million for those not wearing helmets. The evidence is clear that 
> wearing helmets prevents many deaths and injury.  About 50% of 
> motorcyclists don't have insurance and so counties or the state pick 
> up the medical expenses. Those who voted against the bill said it was 
> a matter of personal responsibility. My point is that the Idaho 
> taxpayer is picking up the medical costs for these uninsured cyclists 
> that total over a million dollars. I'll bring the bill back again next 
> year.
>
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