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Janice · 07-07-2011, 06:09 PM

NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike's handlebars and hit his head on the pavement.

The accident happened Saturday afternoon in the town of Onondaga, in central New York near Syracuse.

State troopers tell The Post-Standard of Syracuse that 55-year-old Philip A. Contos of Parish, N.Y., was driving a 1983 Harley Davidson with a group of bikers who were protesting helmet laws by not wearing helmets.

Troopers say Contos hit his brakes and the motorcycle fishtailed. The bike spun out of control, and Contos toppled over the handlebars. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Troopers say Contos would have likely survived if he had been wearing a helmet.
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Information from: The Post-Standard, http://www.syracuse.com

sunshinefizzy · 07-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Karma's a b*tch, aint it???

Janice · 07-07-2011, 06:14 PM

I don't think that's Karma. He didn't do anything wrong. I'd call it sad irony.

Mr. Television · 07-07-2011, 06:26 PM

You don't have to wear helmets here in PA. I see alot of motorcyclists riding without helmets.

Janice · 07-07-2011, 06:43 PM

I believe in the helmet law. People say it's like a Nanny State. I say no more than the seat belt law.

Family Ties Forever! · 07-07-2011, 07:48 PM

They make helmets for a reason. It's sad that this guy and others think that they can cheat death. That perhaps they are so 'manly' that they don't need a helmet. I wonder if his death will convince any of his fellow protestors that they need to wear a helmet afterall.

catlover79 · 07-07-2011, 08:15 PM

Again, the very definition of IRONY!!!! There's no helmet law here in Ohio, either. I've never understood that.

JamesG · 07-07-2011, 08:18 PM

I figured this may be the right place to ask, are motorcycles / motor scooters allowed to go in-between lanes on the road?

All the time when I'm on the expressway stuck in traffic there's always a motorcycle that goes ZOOOOMMM right in-between everyone. Some other drivers get pissed off at this and they start honking.

Mr. Television · 07-07-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I figured this may be the right place to ask, are motorcycles / motor scooters allowed to go in-between lanes on the road?

All the time when I'm on the expressway stuck in traffic there's always a motorcycle that goes ZOOOOMMM right in-between everyone. Some other drivers get pissed off at this and they start honking.

I don't think they are. A motor scooter did that to me the other day too.

catlover79 · 07-07-2011, 09:48 PM

Ugh, that's yet another annoying thing about traffic.

TV_on_the_Porch · 07-07-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

[s]Karma[/s] Natural selection's a b*tch, aint it???

FTFY

sunshinefizzy · 07-08-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TV_on_the_Porch

FTFY

Thank you.

Schmoopie · 07-09-2011, 01:10 AM

I don't like motorcycles to begin with but a few weeks ago a supervisor in my office was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Apparently he and his wife were turning a corner at 25MPH and hit a sign. He has 6 broken ribs and a broken collar bone. I felt horrible when I heard the news, but I think he's supposed to be back to work in the middle of the month. Thank God they were both wearing helmets, because I don't even want to think about what could have happened.

catlover79 · 07-09-2011, 01:12 AM

I remember when that happened. I'm so happy he's going to be OK!!!

Miss Lisa · 07-09-2011, 10:48 AM

Ironic..... I think that's a sign.

Anyways, I don't think that it should be a law to wear a helmet. I agree that people should wear them, but it should be more of a common sense thing. Its kind of like making a law that states you're not allowed to stick a fork into your toaster. We all know that its dangerous, but I don't think that the cops stating its illegal will actually do anything about it. It seems the minute that something is said to be illegal, everyone wants to do it, and then they go out of their way to sneak past the cops. It sounds childish, but I know a lot of people that are that way. They are told to do something for their own good and they automatically think "who are they to tell me what to do? iIt's my life." and then rebel just to prove a point. Like I said, stupid and childish, but that's just how some people are.

07-07-2011, 06:09 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law ONONDAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike's handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. The accident happened Saturday afternoon in the town of Onondaga, in central New York near Syracuse. State troopers tell The Post-Standard of Syracuse that 55-year-old Philip A. Contos of Parish, N.Y., was driving a 1983 Harley Davidson with a group of bikers who were protesting helmet laws by not wearing helmets. Troopers say Contos hit his brakes and the motorcycle fishtailed. The bike spun out of control, and Contos toppled over the handlebars. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Troopers say Contos would have likely survived if he had been wearing a helmet. ___ Information from: The Post-Standard, http://www.syracuse.com

07-07-2011, 06:26 PM	#4
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07-07-2011, 07:48 PM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	They make helmets for a reason. It's sad that this guy and others think that they can cheat death. That perhaps they are so 'manly' that they don't need a helmet. I wonder if his death will convince any of his fellow protestors that they need to wear a helmet afterall.
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07-07-2011, 08:15 PM	#7
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07-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
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07-07-2011, 06:14 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't think that's Karma. He didn't do anything wrong. I'd call it sad irony.

07-07-2011, 06:43 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I believe in the helmet law. People say it's like a Nanny State. I say no more than the seat belt law.

07-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	I figured this may be the right place to ask, are motorcycles / motor scooters allowed to go in-between lanes on the road? All the time when I'm on the expressway stuck in traffic there's always a motorcycle that goes ZOOOOMMM right in-between everyone. Some other drivers get pissed off at this and they start honking.

07-07-2011, 09:48 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Ugh, that's yet another annoying thing about traffic.

07-09-2011, 01:12 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I remember when that happened. I'm so happy he's going to be OK!!!

07-09-2011, 10:48 AM	#15
Miss Lisa Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: My very own Green Acres Posts: 1,113	Ironic..... I think that's a sign. Anyways, I don't think that it should be a law to wear a helmet. I agree that people should wear them, but it should be more of a common sense thing. Its kind of like making a law that states you're not allowed to stick a fork into your toaster. We all know that its dangerous, but I don't think that the cops stating its illegal will actually do anything about it. It seems the minute that something is said to be illegal, everyone wants to do it, and then they go out of their way to sneak past the cops. It sounds childish, but I know a lot of people that are that way. They are told to do something for their own good and they automatically think "who are they to tell me what to do? iIt's my life." and then rebel just to prove a point. Like I said, stupid and childish, but that's just how some people are.
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