1.   New Jersey passed a law requiring helmets for scooter riders.

2.   But Ms. Gardner says that the ski area managers worry about requiring helmets because wearers may then feel they are invincible and take needless chances.

3.   But that evidence is prompting city officials across the Valley to impose ordinances specifying minimum ages for users, requiring helmets and setting speed limits.

4.   Federal health officials are talking about requiring helmets for bull riders.

5.   Idaho State University announced Friday that it will require helmets for its vaulters.

6.   In states that do not require helmets, Harley riders seldom wear them.

7.   Now the doctors group is considering endorsing laws requiring helmets, but some ski groups urge caution.

8.   No state or resort requires helmets.

9.   Some cities have drafted local ordinances requiring helmets for nonmotorized scooters.

10.   Some youth leagues are requiring the helmets with face guards for younger players now.