This is a no frills access to files containing links to pdf files . . . some of the history of the fight againt the mandatory helmet use law in California, although the stuff from NHTSA has National implications and applications.

Letter from NHTSA to quig, explaining what NHTSA did when New York reported a marked increase in deaths by broken neck, with enactment of their helmet law in the late 60s. NHTSA never adequately responded, and won't say why. A wonderful example of bureaucratic double-speak.

More to come . . .