Highway Safety Group Wants Missouri Governor to Veto Motorcycle Helmet Bill

A national highway safety organization is calling on Missouri's governor to veto legislation that would allow some motorcyclists to ride without a helmet.

The provision was included in a transportation bill. It would allow riders 26 and older to operate a motorcycle without a helmet, If they have both medical insurance and proof of financial responsibility.

The organization "Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety" say the helmet law saves lives and prevents life-long brain trauma.

Supporters of the repeal say it's an issue of freedom.

This is a perennial issue that's been debated annually at the Missouri Capitol for more than 20 years. At least three governors ... including Governor Mike Parson in 2019 ...  have vetoed the helmet repeal in the past.