Another law that limits an individuals freedom of choice is the helmet law. All motorcycle (and in some cases bicycle) riders are required to wear a helmet. This law was created on the theory that motorcycle accidents are usually devastating, and that motorcycle riders just don't care and are willing to take more risk.

The theory is that motorcycle accidents, more often than automobile accidents, result in injuries that are more severe. Head injuries are much more common in motorcycle accidents for obvious reasons. This, coupled with the fact that traumatic injuries are more expensive to care for, led to the conclusion that motorcycle accident injuries should be eliminate. But since that is impossible, it was decided that everyone riding on a motorcycle is required to wear a helmet.

This is simply a law that generates revenue. It should be left up to the individual whether or not to wear a motorcycle helmet. The risk is totally self-imposed.