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Motorcycle Helmet Law Changes Linked to Increased Fatalities

A recent analysis of crash data indicates a substantial increase in motorcycle-related fatalities following the modification of Florida’s helmet legislation in 2000. the law, wich previously mandated helmet use for all riders, was amended to exempt those aged 21 and over who possessed at least $10,000 in medical benefits insurance. This change correlated with a marked decline in observed helmet usage and a subsequent surge in motorcycle deaths,according to research examining the period between 1998 and 200