Gov. Jack Markell today vetoed House Bill 95, which would have repealed the requirement that persons operating a motorcycle in Delaware carry a safety helmet.
“Repealing a law that, for more than thirty years, has helped promote the use of helmets that have saved numerous lives is not something that I believe is in the best interest of our state,” said the Governor. “Our law encourages riders to use the helmets they are required to carry. The law may be imperfect, but it sends a signal – wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is something we value as a community. This requirement saves lives. Riders are more likely to wear helmets if they have to carry one on their motorcycle, and passengers picked up by motorcycle at least have the option to wear a helmet since, under current law, one must be provided.”
Markell said he is prepared to sit down with proponents of the bill and others to discuss how we can make our roads safer for motorcyclists, including a discussion of education, training, enforcement, and a mandatory helmet requirement.
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The government sends the signal: Citizens need to be "look after" by the govenment. They are our "parent".
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