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NATION, Page 21American NotesCALIFORNIAKeep a Lid On It
The new law is supposed to keep Californians from losing
their heads, but instead some are blowing their tops. As of Jan.
1, motorcyclists in the Golden State are required to wear safety
helmets when riding. The sensible regulation, already adopted by
23 other states and the District of Columbia, was fiercely
resisted by libertarian bikers, who staged helmetless protest
parades. Among the backers of the law is actor Gary Busey, who
had a near fatal motorcycle accident three years ago. "I don't
have any tolerance for people who want to ride free in the
wind," said Busey. "If you don't wear a helmet, you're not
playing with a full deck." In Los Angeles, at least, bikers will
have time to adjust. The sheriff's department says it will
start enforcing the law after a 15-day grace period. Then it
will no longer be legal for cyclists to feel the wind in their
hair.