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Maine Helmet Law Voted Down In Maine Legislature

Andy Capwell — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:49:29 +0000

With spring here, motorcycles are coming out of hibernation in Maine. The Maine state Senate voted 26-7 against a bill that would have required motorcycle riders to wear helmets while riding on Maine roads.

5 New Motorcycle Helmets to Keep Your Melon in One Piece For the 2013 Season

Eric Rogell — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:23:11 +0000

Motorcycle helmets are like condoms: It feels really, really good to ride without one, but it only takes a minor accident to result in major consequences. So as you get ready to mount up and hit the road this spring, we give you these five new motorcycle helmets that will not only keep your gray matter where it belongs, but are badass enough to make you forget that you have to wear a brain bucket

Motorcycle Gang Blocks Highway For Marriage Proposal

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:26:19 +0000

Who knew bikers were such hopeless romantics? The Rockefeller Center ice skating rink might be perfect for marriage proposals in New York City, but if you’re in Los Angeles you’ll have to get a little more creative — like shutting down a major highway. Sadly, not many people have the ability to do that, but [...]

Maine Bill to Require All Motorcyclists to Wear a Helmet

Andy Capwell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:47:37 +0000

A bill introduced by Democrat state representative Paulette Beaudion from Biddeford would require all operators and passengers of motorcycles to wear protective helmets. The bill has been sent to the Transportation Committee. Rep. Beaudion introduced a similar bill in 2009 that was rejected.