Cheers for Helmet Law
The California State Firefighters’ Assn. and I applaud Assemblyman Richard E. Floyd (D-Carson), Gov. Pete Wilson and the various organizations who never gave up on the motorcycle helmet bill: It was too long in coming.
As a firefighter/paramedic, I have witnessed too many serious injuries and deaths among motorcyclists that could have been prevented had the riders been wearing helmets. As a longtime proponent of a mandatory motorcycle helmet law, these needless injuries increased my frustration with our inability to get this law passed. Yet they strengthened my resolve to push ahead and help make it a reality.
We, the members of the California State Firefighters’ Assn., look forward to a reduced number of injuries to motorcycle riders and will focus our energies on other important issues that affect public health and safety.
DAN COFFMAN
Southern Director
California State Firefighters’ Assn.
Huntington Beach
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