Helmet law change likely

Brandon Murphy, sales and parts manager at B & B Boats and Bikes, stocks a motorcycle helmet Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Scott Welton, Staff)

Proponents call helmets a freedom of choice issue

SIKESTON -- Motorcyclists may get five years to prove they should be free to ride without head protection.

On March 12, the Missouri Senate voted to allow people at least 21 years old to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet when not traveling on an interstate highway.

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