Like lane splitting there has been much debate about the usefulness of helmet laws when it comes to saving lives.  While many argue that helmets should be used to increase the chances of survival after a motorcycle crash, others feel the law is just another extension of the “nanny state” mentality that seeks to tell [...]

Two of the most controversial topics regarding motorcycles in California are helmets and lane splitting.  
In California, it is required by law to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.  It is still unclear to me how a motorcycle helmet would prevent a car from making an illegal u-turn or from getting struck by a [...]