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Related: About this forumAttorney who fought Florida helmet laws died in motorcycle crash while not wearing one
In the late 1990s, when Florida bikers were still required to wear helmets, Pinellas lawyer Ron Smith was an aggressive advocate for overturning the law.
Smith was a member of ABATE A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments and American Bikers Aimed Toward Education which lobbied against the law for years. He represented clients who ran afoul of Floridas motorcycle requirements in court cases that some say helped overturn Floridas helmet law.
One of the cases went all the way to the 2nd District Court of Appeal, which ruled that Floridas helmet law at the time was constitutional, but that the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles had failed to properly publish a list of protective equipment as required by law.
Smith didnt like being told what to do and valued his independence, said Dave Newman, who met the attorney through an American Legion post in Old Town where they were both members.
He thought everybody should have their own choice, Newman said.
In 2000, Smiths aspiration was realized when the Florida Legislature passed a law allowing motorcyclists over 21 to go without head protection as long as they had $10,000 in insurance coverage for motorcycle accident injuries.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2022/10/25/attorney-who-fought-florida-helmet-laws-died-motorcycle-crash-while-not-wearing-one/
BlueTsunami2018
(3,975 posts)Few people get to realize their dreams. 🤷🏾?♂️
llashram
(6,269 posts)what he asked for...I hope he...well I'll shut up now
Turbineguy
(38,338 posts)others were supposed to pay the price.
And many did.
llashram
(6,269 posts)MaryMagdaline
(7,863 posts)Zambero
(9,741 posts)Busey's anti-helmet campaign did not end well. He survived a motorcycle accident with severe head injuries, after which he expressed regret for his earlier stance.
randr
(12,477 posts)mitch96
(14,627 posts)RainCaster
(11,531 posts)You can't hurt what you haven't got.
SheltieLover
(59,543 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(154,202 posts)mitch96
(14,627 posts)I've rode motorcycles for thousands of miles and over 50 years.. A few get offs and one broken tibia/ankle in my youth..
There is a term.. AGATT..
All the Gear All The Time.. At least wear your brain bucket.. uff
Karma..
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LetMyPeopleVote
(154,202 posts)I had not heard that term and I like it
mitch96
(14,627 posts)flipflops... Early stage testosterone and a fast motorbike is a deadly combination...
Good for the recipient of the organs though...
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