People are now aware in this trending news implementing this new law for banning full face helmet on riders in some areas. This law was endorsed to some officials in the government serve as one solution to prevent riding in tandem crimes. According to them, they can easily see the face or to identify the rider, an unusual appearance higher percentage to commit crime by using their motorcycle for escape service but most of the Filipino citizen riders are against on this new law for their safety purposes.

What is riding in tandem?

One hot issue that affects riders in the Philippines is what the media has blatantly referred to as “Riding In Tandem” in connection with the rampant crimes unfolding in different areas using motorcycles to aid in the actuation of the crime and as an escape vehicle.

Here is the sample video scenario why they called it " riding in tandem"

Positive and Negative sides in wearing Full face or Half face helmet in terms of SAFETY

We cannot predict accidents it may happen an instant in order to avoid fatal injuries their are designs in every product for users in terms of safety. In riding a motorcycle helmet is one of the most important from all the protective gear list. So their are two types of design, the half face helmet and full face helmet.

This is a table indicating the difference between these two types of helmet

Type of helmet	Positive	Negative
Open Face Helmet	These helmets are cooler than full face helmet	The wind can often lift the helmet slightly
	These helmets are lighter than full face helmet	Might move or wobble
	Can smell the air around you	May not fit as snugly as a full face helmet
	These helmets generally cost less than full face helmet	The helmet may not provide as much protection to your face
Full Face Helmet	The full face helmets do offer an extra amount of protection in a crash	These helmets are more expensive than open face helmet
	Less dirt and debris can be blown into your face	You cannot feel the wind in your face
	These helmets fit more snugly	These helmets are hotter than open face helmets
	Warmer to wear in the winter months	You feel disconnected from the bike and the world around you

This reference table is credited to Rebicca king

Are you a rider?

If you are a rider which would you prefer for your own safety wearing a full face or a half helmet? Which side are you?

Note:

I respect the decisions of our government officials by doing their job solving this issues just for our own safety but I believe there are others solutions aside of banning full face helmet

Thank you for reading

Ride Safe and God speed