Friday, September 30, 2011

Motorcycle Riders Explain Helmet Lawsuit


From: 8 News Now, LAS VEGAS -- Earlier this week, a dozen motorcycle riders filed a class action lawsuit challenging the enforcement of Nevada's helmet law. Thursday, with some four-stroke showmanship, they served that suit on those they accuse of violating their rights.
       Until now, the group has been tight-lipped about the motives behind the action. This suit is not about whether the government has the right to require motorcycle riders to wear helmets. The Nevada Supreme Court has already ruled on that issue and found that it does. Instead, the action accuses local police and prosecutors of selectively enforcing the helmet law and of using it to hassle bikers.


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To read the complaint, go here (pdf)