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

[Pat Kraut]

All I ask is that those who ride without a helmut sign their organ donor cards. There is a reason than transplant surgeons call them donorcycles. We could save lots of people if they would donate. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Warren Hayman 
  To: Jasper Nance 
  Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 4:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Legistlative update V from Rep. Trail - Feb 7-11


  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 Idaho voted in such a law in 67 but it was repealed in 78.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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