Do I Have to Wear a Helmet while Driving a Motorcycle in Nebraska?
Motorcycles are quick, powerful and easy to navigate in traffic – but best of all, they’re a lot of fun to drive. Unfortunately, a crash with another vehicle is likely to end with serious injuries.
A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that motorcyclists are 34 times more likely to die in crashes than drivers of passenger cars.
Passenger-vehicle drivers are prone to injuries around the chest and arms in the event of a crash, but motorcyclists are more likely to sustain injuries to the head and neck. For this reason, no biker should hit the road without a helmet.
Unfortunately, the best safety equipment cannot protect a motorcyclist from all injuries. If you were hurt in a crash with a negligent driver in Nebraska, turn to Rensch & Rensch Law.
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Nebraska
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010, motorcyclists made up less than 1 percent of all traffic on America’s roads, yet collisions involving motorbikes accounted for 14 percent of all fatal wrecks.
The Nebraska Office of Highway Safety estimates that motorcyclists without helmets are three times more likely to suffer serious brain injuries in a crash. The office also suggests that states that have weakened or repealed helmet laws have seen an increase in fatal motorcycle accidents.
Nebraska law requires all motorcyclists and their passengers to wear a helmet that has been manufactured to meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Anyone in violation of this law may be pulled over by a police officer and fined.
Wearing a helmet is just one way of staying safe while driving a motorcycle in Nebraska. Here are six more tips to help you avoid accidents and injuries:
- Never drink and ride;
- Wear protective clothing – such as a leather jacket, riding gloves and boots, and riding goggles – at all times while travelling;
- Maintain your motorbike, and perform an inspection before you depart;
- Never share lanes with other vehicles;
- Wear a bright riding jacket and put reflective tape on your bike, helmet and clothing to help other motorists see you; and
- Know your skill level on the bike, and do not take unnecessary risks.
Were you injured in a motorcycle crash? Contact an Omaha accident attorney from Rensch & Rensch Law to discuss your legal options.
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