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Florida's Motorcycle Helmet Law Repeal and Fatality Rates

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On July 1 2000, the State of Florida exempted adult motorcyclist and moped riders from wearing helmets provided they have medical insurance of $10000. Monthly time series of motorcycle occupant deaths are examined from 1/1994 to 12/2001. The interrupted time series analysis estimates a 48.6% increase in motorcycle occupant deaths the year after the law change. The impact estimate reduces to 38.2% and 21.3% when trends in travel miles and motorcycle registrations are controlled. Our findings suggest that the law's age exemption should be revoked.

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  • Muller, A., 2004. "Florida's Motorcycle Helmet Law Repeal and Fatality Rates," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(4), pages 556-558.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:4:556-558_1
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