Mississippi Bikers Push to Modify Helmet Law

About 200 bikers from Mississippi gathered on the State Capitol steps today to rally for changes to the helmet law. They're asking legislators to make wearing a helmet optional for rider 18 years of age or older.

In addition, they want to create a state-run motorcycle training course funded by an additional surcharge on motorcycle license tags. They are also supporting a law that would increase fines for drivers that violate another driver's (or rider's) right-of-way.