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NEW POLL OVERVIEW:<br />
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Motorcycle riders celebrated the end of the law they've opposed for decades while others raised the prospect that the change will raise insurance costs and the number of injuries and fatalities.<br />
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Michigan became the 31st state to give motorcyclists the option of wearing a helmet under legislation signed by the governor Thursday.<br />
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The provisions of the law include:<br />
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1. They can forgo a helmet if they are at least 21 years old.<br />
2. They must carry at least an additional $20,000 in medical insurance.<br />
3. They must have either passed a motorcycle safety course or had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years. <br />
4. Passengers also must be 21 or older to go helmetless, <br />
5. There has to be an additional $20,000 in insurance for the passenger, bought either by the passenger or the motorcycle driver.<br />
6. Riders can immediately go without helmets if they meet the requirements.<br />
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Governor Synder's remarks at the time of the signing were:<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;While many motorcyclists will continue to wear helmets, those who choose not to deserve the latitude to make their own informed judgments as long as they meet the requirements of this new law,</span><span>&quot;</span><span>.<br />
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AAA of Michigan spokeswoman Nancy Cain said the automobile club was </span><span>&quot;</span><span>extremely disappointed</span><span>&quot;</span><span> by the repeal which included the following reasons:<br />
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1. The law will increase motorcycle fatalities and injuries.<br />
2. The repeal of the motorcycle helmet law will result in at least 30 additional motorcycle fatalities each year.<br />
3. The repeal will also include around 127 more incapacitating injuries and $129 million in added economic costs to Michigan residents. <br />
(The analysis is based on the experience of other states where similar measures have been enacted)<br />
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One of the arguments for the repeal of the is that it kept riders from other states from coming to Michigan, which has meant a loss of tourist dollars.<br />
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NEW POLL QUESTION:<br />
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Should the Governor and the Michigan Legislature have repealed the motorcycle helmet law?<br />
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