Where's the logic?

[Craig.]

to be quite honest with you, i would wear a seatbelt even if it wasnt compulsory, like many of you have said its plain stupidity not to. i only wear lap belts in the middle seat of the back, they do provide protection, but be prepared for some seriously painful ribs and stomach problems if involved in an accident.
as for bikes, again i would make sure to wear a helmet and leathers, for the exact reason posted by ozzy, generally i dont like going out on a push bike without at least jeans and a sweater, and i have seen first hand what can happen, me and friend riding down hill going 30mph, as he went by me he hit a rock, and went flying, stripped his knees and arms of a good few layers of skin and he broke his wrist and dislocated his shoulder, had he not been wearing a helmet and trousers it would have been much worse.

[Scottler]

Well, I don't myself ride (always wanted to though!), but if I did, I would always wear a helmet.  It's for my own protection.

However, I do think that motorcyclists should be allowed to make that decision themselves.  As I said earlier, if they go down, they're not going to do any harm to anyone else.

This is different than a car.  If you're in a wreck, and not wearing your seatbelt, you run the risk of being knocked from behind the wheel.  This is the only place you can be and try to regain control of the vehicle, which, if out of control, is nothing more than a 3,000 pound weapon.

And to answer the one question posted above...here in New York, they can't stop you to do a seatbelt check, that would be a violation of the "probable cause" law.  However, if you're pulled over for ANYTHING, rest assured that they sweep their eyes around the "cabin" for seatbelt use.

Also periodically you'll see checkpoints.  They claim they're checking inspections and registrations, but they also often scan inside for seatbelts and now the dreaded cell phone.