Two bills introduced by Democratic lawmakers from Northern California would require minors to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding. One of them also would extend to resort operations, requiring extensive injury reporting, sign posting and safety planning.
If the bills pass and are signed into law, they would give California the nation's most restrictive helmet laws for skiers and snowboarders and the most stringent requirements for ski resorts.
Lawmakers in New York and New Jersey also are pushing mandates for ski helmets. One of six New York bills, and the only one to advance out of committee, would require skiers under 15 to wear a helmet. A New Jersey bill, if passed would require helmets for skiers and snowboarders under 14.
No. If someone wants to take the risk then more power to 'em. However I would agree with anyone who says that going without adequate gear is a bad idea.Here's the article: California considers mandatory ski helmet laws - USATODAY.com
What do you think? Should helmets for skiers and snowboarders be required by law?
You forgot to add helmets should be up to the discretion of the facility owner.Here's the article: California considers mandatory ski helmet laws - USATODAY.com
What do you think? Should helmets for skiers and snowboarders be required by law?
Here's the article: California considers mandatory ski helmet laws - USATODAY.com
What do you think? Should helmets for skiers and snowboarders be required by law?
Treat it like a bicycle. For minors its the law, for everyone else its simply a good idea.
And a movie character...Pretty much, yeah.
For the most part I'd prefer the government to stick to issuing advice rather than demands, where personal safety is the issue.
BTW, helmet is a head protector, Helmut is a grunge band. :mrgreen:
Two bills introduced by Democratic lawmakers from Northern California would require minors to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding. One of them also would extend to resort operations, requiring extensive injury reporting, sign posting and safety planning.
I can agree to that.Treat it like a bicycle. For minors its the law, for everyone else its simply a good idea.
Treat it like a bicycle. For minors its the law, for everyone else its simply a good idea.
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