The emergence of the helmet defense in Florida.(motorcycles)

Every March, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descend upon Daytona Beach, Florida, and the otherwise quiet Florida beachside community becomes the center of the motorcycle world. This March, for many of them it was the first time in years that they could legally forego their helmets and feel the wind in their hair, thanks to a recently enacted statute. Florida Laws Ch. 2000-313 amended F.S. [section] 316.211(2001) to allow riders over the age of 21 who have acquired insurance to choose whether they wish to wear a helmet. (1) Though the amendment has been hotly debated for many…