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Did you know that Missouri has eased its motorcycle helmet law?
The new helmet law, which took effect on August 28, 2020, now only requires those under the age of 26, or older than 26 if driving with a permit, to wear a helmet when riding in or driving a motorcycle.
Qualified operators who are 26 or older don’t have to wear a helmet if covered by health insurance, and law enforcement cannot pull over riders to check if they are following helmet laws.
Most states have some type of helmet law, but they do differ. If you are planning to drive from one state to another, you should make sure you know the motorcycle helmet laws in each state.
We all know that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. According to the NHTSA:
Helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries. More than 80% of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death.
Advocates for helmet laws say in other states where helmet requirements have been lifted, hospitalizations for motorcyclists with head trauma increased.
Questions? Call us at (877) 284-6600.
House bill 1963 was sponsored by Rep. Travis Fitzwater and states:
“Currently, every person operating or riding a motorcycle or motortricycle is required to wear protective headgear (Sections 302.020 and 302.026). This bill provides that persons under the age of 26 who are operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or motortricycle shall wear a helmet when the vehicle is in motion. Similarly, a person who is 26 or older, is operating a motorcycle or motortricycle, and who has been issued an instruction permit shall wear a helmet when the vehicle is in motion. No political subdivision of the state shall impose a protective headgear requirement on the operator or passenger of a motorcycle or motortricycle. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with these provisions (Section 302.020.2). The bill also provides that qualified operators who are 26 or older may operate a motorcycle or motortricycle without a helmet if he or she is covered by a health insurance policy or other form of insurance which will provide the person with medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a motorcycle or motortricycle accident. Proof of such coverage shall be provided on request of law enforcement by showing a copy of the qualified operator’s insurance card. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with these provisions (Section 302.026).”
Consult an attorney experienced in handling motorcycle accidents.
Serious injuries occur in motorcycle accidents, some of which may not show up until weeks after an accident occurs. These injuries can be life-altering and a financial drain. When you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident due to another’s negligence, you need an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.
Contact the law office of Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case. One of our attorneys will speak with you personally.
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