New Helmet Law Speech at Michigan Motorcycle Mecca
June 4th, 2012 at 4:44 pm   starstarstarstarstar      

THE Motorcycle Lawyer℠ had a blast at the Michigan Motorcycle Mecca this weekend! Speaking on the new Michigan helmet law both Saturday and Sunday, Jason Waechter understands the importance of getting the requirements and information on the law out there. Didn't get a chance to make it out to Novi? No worries, THE Motorcycle Lawyer℠ gives you the inside scoop on what he discussed at this weekend's event.

 
Under the new Michigan law, a motorcyclist can forgo wearing a helmet by meeting these requirements:
 
·         Must be 21 years or older,
·         Have at least $20,000 in medical insurance,
·         Have passed a motorcycle safety course OR
·         Have had a motorcycle endorsement for at least 2 years.
 
Riding with a passenger:
 
·         Passengers must also be 21 or older, AND
·         There must be an additional $20,000 in medical insurance for the passenger, bought either by the motorcycle rider or the passenger.
 
As THE Motorcycle Lawyer℠ was quoted in The Detroit News, “it's like 50/50 that some say great there's a choice. For some this is their issue,” (New helmet law a key topic at Michigan Motorcycle Mecca, Candice Williams, The Detroit News,
Whether you're for or against wearing a helmet, knowing the law is key for any motorcyclist on the road.
 
ALSO check out the video footage of THE Motorcycle Lawyer's speech on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TheMotorcycleLawyer#!/TheMotorcycleLawyer/photos.
 
Posted in Random, Gear, Safety, Motorcycles by Jason Waechter
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