Just wondering. Are ear buds legal in GA?

I don't really miss listening to music when I ride, but every once in a while I'd like to plug into the iphone.

Thanks!

 

I have wondered this myself but can't find anyone to give me a 100% answer. I even asked a friend of mine that is a cop. He had no clue and he has been on the job for several years. If the cops don't know, I have a hard time thinking you would get in any trouble for it.

 

LOL!!! Thanks Jamc!

I'm not a fan of distractions while riding in the city or other traffic areas, but out on long highway stretches I might be tempted to plug in. Mostly I like to solitude of just riding.

 

There's a thread in Gen Chat today about earbuds and someone kindly posted this link about state laws.

Not sure how a com-headset is allowed but other headsets aren't. They both technically limit hearing.


Georgia
Wearing a headset or headphone which would impair that person’s ability to hear, or any device which impairs a person’s vision, is not permitted while driving. Exempts headsets or headphones used for communication purposes.

http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/headsets/

 

I use mine all the time and never had anyone say anything about it...

 

I use mine all the time

 

Use mine all the time. Never had any problems

 

Same here, used them for years.

 

There is no criteria in Georgia that i could find for earPLUGS themselves, which is interpreted to me as being allowed.

There is criteria for "helmet speakers" and they are to be used for communication only.

Since you are using yours for your iphone which is communcation, I would say youre good to go.

http://jdbikermap.com/motorcycle-helmet-laws/#ga

 

my headphones had a button i can click on to pause the music when i'm in town. that way i can just click the button to unpause the music without having to pull out my phone