 Starting June 1, new laws will come into effect. While the province already has mandatory helmet and seating laws, these new standards provide more guidance to help British Columbians ride safely. All motorcycle riders and their passengers must now wear helmets that meet industry safety standards. Helmets must have a rigid head covering and a strong stiff outer shell. I know that some long time riders will wear a bristle, but it's time for them to hang up their beanies. Novelty helmets only give the illusion of safety. Regulated helmets have a rigid styrofoam liner in addition to the exterior hard shell. If you're caught wearing one of these motorcycle helmets after June, starting in June, you'll receive $138 ticket and you could face having your motorcycle seized and towed from the scene. We see the graduated licensing program and power restrictions, mandatory training in the standardized helmet as catching up to the times as the 1987 law is totally out of date as there has been so many needless and unnecessary deaths in this province. We want to thank Solicitor General Shirley Bond and Premier Christie Clark for stepping up to the plate and implementing motorcycle safety for all of our communities.