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Helmets should be fitted for each individual's head size and shape. Generic helmets supplied at the sidewalk won't fit everyone.
by dharmab 9y ago
Helmets should be fitted for each individual's head size and shape. Generic helmets supplied at the sidewalk won't fit everyone.
- jdavis703 9y agoBicyclists aren't required to wear helmets in CA. As long as these scooters don't go more than 25 MPH I don't see why they shouldn't be treated any differently from a legal perspective.
- BillTheBiker 9y agoFrom a legal perspective, how would going more than 25 MPH be relevant?
- jdavis703 9y agoHigher speeds are more dangerous, and thus require more safety equipment.
- that_one_fool 9y agoNever understood this either, the law says its only for < 18: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_law_in_California#Bicycle_helmets_for_minors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_law_in_California#Bicy... https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/bes/Documents/Bicyle%20Helmet%20law.pdf https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/bes/Documents/Bicyle%20Hel... http://losangelesbicycleattorney.com/bicycle-helmet-laws-whats-required-in-ca/ http://losangelesbicycleattorney.com/bicycle-helmet-laws-wha... I wonder what they are getting ticketed for
- jonas21 9y agoCalifornia law specifically requires wearing a helmet when riding a motorized scooter: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/scooters https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/scooters Here's the full text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&division=11.&title=&part=&chapter=1.&article=5 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.x....
- dzhiurgis 9y agoHow about those airbag helmets? They don't look lame and possibly could fit various head sizes. I do wonder why they don't cover the face tho.
- dharmab 9y agoAirbag helmets are interesting for bicycles and low speed vehicles! They probably don't cover the face because of suffocation risk.