Ride Smart 2010 Motorcyclist Safety Conference - Michigan's first-ever statewide event announced. Lodging at the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center is $89 per night. Call (989) 772-4000 and mention the Ride Smart conference to make your reservation. 

Confirmed Conference Presenters - biographical sketches of Ray Ochs, Bill Murphy, Ken Condon, and Pat Hahn The Conference Agenda - four breakout sessions scheduled so all participants will be able to attend a session led by each of the above presenters

Again and Again: Michigan HB 4747

Newspaper Editorials Detroit Free Press: Rocks in their heads over helmet safety Detroit News: Legislature shouldn't repeal requirement that motorcyclists wear helmets Grand Rapids Press: Keep Michigan's motorcycle helmet law in place Jackson Citizen Patriot: Legislature should not repeal motorcycle helmet law Muskegon Chronicle: Lawmakers need to quit wasting time Niles Daily Star: Repeal of helmet law makes no sense

House of Representatives Roll Call Vote

And Once Again: Michigan HB 4907

Here We Go Again: Michigan HB 4028

Michael Prince, Michigan OHSP Director, Speaks Out on Helmet Repeal

Donorcycles: Hit or Myth? Does repeal of helmet laws increase organ donations due to motor-vehicle fatalities, or conversely, do motorcycle helmet laws reduce organ donations? New research reveals answers!

The Effect of the 1997 Texas Motorcycle Helmet Law

Study Cites Major Increase in Head Injuries - after Pennsylvania helmet-law repeal

In Your State and in the District of Columbia

In the State of Michigan

House Bill 5054 - a bill tie-barred to 5053 to create the "motorcycle safety and training act"

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones June 9, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Transportation

House Bill 5053 - a bill to limit temporary instruction permits to two in a three-year period

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc June 9, 2009, as recommended by SOS Land, and referred to the Committee on Transportation Clearly established rider courses must be approved by the DOS Written test waived for individuals who pass a DOS-approved course (previously only the skill test was waived)

House Bill 4907 - a bill to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code all-rider helmet law to create an exception and provide for a no-helmet permit and sticker under certain circumstances

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc et al. May 12, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

House Bill 4138 - a bill to require all motorcyclists to purchase unlimited PIP coverage when choosing to ride helmetless

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer February 4, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

House Bill 4028 - a bill to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code all-rider helmet law

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc January 22, 2009, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform