Should it be mandatory to wear protective clothing when riding motorcycles? (poll 8601214)

Should it be mandatory to wear protective clothing when riding motorcycles?

No, The rider is responsible for their own safety and consequences.

No, because protective clothing does not mean total protection and will not guarantee non injury.

Yes, because any amount of protection is better than nothing at all.

Yes, because protective clothing and equipment will save your life in the event of an accident.

Depends, if the protection has a high success rate and if it is also affordable and of high standardised quality.

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Andrew Phillips - 9 years ago

Neck Braces were thought to save lives and damage but have now been shown to be the cause of many riders being paralysed because of the reaction pressure transfered to the riders spine.

an example of "safety" equipment doing damage.