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Connecticut Weighs Helmet Law for Motorcycle Drivers

Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to require motorcycle drivers to wear helmets, as in previous legislative sessions. But this year, the concept is among a host of recommendations from a public safety transition group that’s been advising newly elected Democratic …

South Carolina Governor Vetoes Moped Safety Bill Over Helmets, Vests

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a moped safety bill, saying it is government overreach to require reflective vests for nighttime driving and helmets for drivers under 21. People over 18 “should decide for themselves what they should wear …

Indiana Mom Wants Mandatory Helmet Law After Daughter’s ATV Death

The mother of an Indiana girl who died in an all-terrain vehicle crash has started a nonprofit foundation in partnership with state lawmakers to draft a helmet law and mandatory safety education for children who ride ATVs. Ashlee Bruggenschmidt’s 11-year-old …