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Harley-Riding Congressman Pushes Bill to Repeal DC's Helmet Law

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Harley-Riding Congressman Pushes Bill to Repeal DC's Helmet Law — PHOTO — CARSCOOPS / © Carscoops↗ View original

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Ride in Freedom Act to repeal Washington D.C.'s universal motorcycle helmet law. The move has stirred debate, with safety data showing 51% of riders killed in non-mandatory-helmet states weren't wearing one, versus 10% in states like D.C. that require them.

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Tyler Honma

NORTH AMERICA CORRESPONDENT

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Tyler HonmaHarley-Davidson · Bobbers Commentary

Van Orden, a Harley guy himself, going straight at it. D.C.'s the seat of Congress, so if it passes there it's basically a starting gun for the rest of the country — that's clearly the play. Freedom versus safety is a debate America never actually finishes. Personally, I still wear the lid.