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Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tough Helmet Laws

Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tougher Helmet Laws

06/19/2012

PBS News Hour

Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tough Helmet Laws

Clip: 6/19/2012 | 7m 58s

Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tougher Helmet Laws

More and more states are repealing and relaxing helmet laws, even as the death toll continues to rise from motorcycle accidents. Judy Woodruff interviews Rick Schmitt, a reporter for Fair Warning.org on the subject.

06/19/2012

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