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Write a shock-traum- a But these disputes take a backseat to the mandatory safety helmet issue, which has been a political and philosophical football for more than a decade. In 1966, helmet laws were put on the books in 47 states when the Department of Transportation (DOT) was empowered to withhold federal highway funds from any state that wouldn't require motorcyclists to wear helmets. Ten years later, strong lobbying by the American Motorcyclist Association, motorcyclists, rider organizations and civil libertarians persuaded Congress to strip DOT of its power to slap states financially for failing to heed federal wishes. The helmet laws were instantly vulnerable, and some 26 states have repealed them since 1976. William Dutcher, spokesman for reflects cyclist sentiment over mandatory helmet laws: Harley-Davidso- Newest neck wrapping! Crochet Karts of synthetic yarn in a lacy stitch. Directions included tor both $1.50 styles Patterns art $1.5 each. 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He says three out of four fatality victims wqre not wearing helmets As highway safety officials and medical authorities fill their data banks, fresh support is building for rigid helmet laws Rep Bud Shuster (R., Pa ), ranking minority member of the House Surface Transportation Subcommittee and the Congressman who led the move to take away the DOT'S "penalty" power in 1976, triggering the wave of repeals now says he may have "made a mistake." Surging fatalities in states that have repealed the law bear him out. The Ohio State Department of Highway Safety, for example, reports a 41 percent increase in motorcycle fatalities since the state repealed its mandatory helmet statute last July 10. Most motorcycle enthusiasts feel the solution to the problem lies in better rider education. In this area the motorcycle industry has put its money where its mouth is The five biggest manufacturers Harley-Davidso- n, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha ante up roughly $1 million a year to fund the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The MSF last year awarded 49 grants averaging $750 each to school districts and police departments to underwrite training courses for 33,000 students. MSF furnished instructors, films, materials and motorcycles Motorcycle training officials in several states believe there r ought to be 7562 20 PARADE MAY 13, 1979 |
