Here's what blows my mind:
You don't have to wear a helmet, but you can get a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.
Some F'ing consistency would be nice, but then what do you expect from government right?
It's your choice but not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle is one of THE stupidest things you can do... Especially with the sheer number of and the way people drive today. I have no sympathy but hopefully he survives so maybe he can be a spokesperson for helmet-wearing. I'm sure he has learned his lesson.