Evaluation of the Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Kentucky and Louisiana DOT HS 809 530 October 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SUMMARY

I. INTRODUCTION

III. NATIONAL TRENDS

IV. EFFECTS OF THE LAW CHANGE IN KENTUCKY

V. EFFECTS OF THE LAW CHANGE IN LOUISIANA

VI. CRASH DESCRIPTIONS

VII. DISCUSSION

VIII. REFERENCES

APPENDIX. STATE HELMET LAW HISTORY

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. U.S. Motorcycle Registrations and Travel, 1975-2000

Table 2. Observed Helmet Use in Kentucky

Table 3. Motorcyclist Fatal Crashes and Fatalities in Kentucky 1996-2000

Table 4. Kentucky Injuries Involving Motorcycles 1996-2000

Table 5. Kentucky Helmet Use and Injuries 1996-2000

Table 6. Kentucky Motorcycle Registrations and Crash Rates

Table 7. Observed Helmet Use in Louisiana

Table 8. Motorcyclist Fatal Crashes and Fatalities in Louisiana 1997-2001

Table 9. Motorcycle Injury Crashes and Injuries in Louisiana 1997-2000

Table 10. Louisiana Motorcycle Registrations and Crash Rates

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Universal Helmet Law States

Figure 2. Helmet Law Status in 2001

Figure 3. California Motorcyclists Killed, 1987-2000

Figure 4. Maryland Motorcyclists Killed, 1987-2000

Figure 5. Texas Motorcyclists Killed, 1994-2000

Figure 6. U.S. Motorcycle Registrations and Miles of Travel, 1975-2000

Figure 7. U.S. Motorcyclists Killed, 1975-2000

Figure 8. Motorcyclist's Fatality Rates, 1975-2000

Figure 9. Percent of Registered Motorcycles Not Covered by a Universal Helmet Law

Figure 10. Percent of Motorcyclists Killed by Month

Figure 11. Motorcycle Registrations in States With and Without Universal Helmet Laws

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