Maine Helmet Law

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.

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.