SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – There is a concerning trend in Missouri, one which some experts said they saw coming down the road. Motorcycle fatalities have been climbing and safety advocates say a move by lawmakers is partly to blame.
Before the state’s universal helmet law was repealed in 2020, opponents of the move pointed to other states’ motorcycle crash fatality numbers as a reason to not take the same route in Missouri.
We spoke to several motorcyclists who say they understand why some people choose to ride without a helmet, but also understand the potential dangers that come with it.
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