Helmet Law (it is here)
Tourer
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RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
Ohio would also be one of those states that will ticket for no seatbelts but has no mandatory helmet law provided you have your endorsement and are 18 or over. Monkish, I rode through your fair state on the way down to Myrtle for Spring Bike week. We wore our helmets then. There was this little gas station/convenience store just across the NC/SC line that I SWEAR everysouthbound bike in the state was stopping at to tear that helmet off as fast as possible! It was about 85 that day, too. Lot of uncomfortable people hitting that place!!!! The owner must have made his YEAR that day! I'm assuming the law was in force back at that time? I suspect 5-0will lighten up on ticketing just for that over time and not use it as the primary reason for a stop.
Road Warrior
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RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
Anyone who is worried about the cost of caring for an injured biker who wasn't wearing a helmet being covered by taxes would be way better off worrying about all the other money the government wastes on pork projects, Medicare fraud and abuse, and the overall waste in all government agencies. The relative small number of dollars that might go toward medical care for non-helmet wearing bikers who don't have their own insurance is so laughably small its ridiculous.
I am personally starting to wear a helmet more frequently, especially when the wife and I ride together as we like using the intercom on our 08 UC, but when I ride alone I prefer my dew-rag. Now I do have medical insurance coverage, so its probably not an issue for me, but to make a case that this kind of medical bills would even end up adding a penny to any individuals taxes is ridiculous.
I am personally starting to wear a helmet more frequently, especially when the wife and I ride together as we like using the intercom on our 08 UC, but when I ride alone I prefer my dew-rag. Now I do have medical insurance coverage, so its probably not an issue for me, but to make a case that this kind of medical bills would even end up adding a penny to any individuals taxes is ridiculous.
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
ORIGINAL: olgreydog7
But, the way I ride, I'm much more likely to go down due to a car running into me than I am crashing cause of my own error. Bottom line, I don't wear one and I don't like states that try to make me.
But, the way I ride, I'm much more likely to go down due to a car running into me than I am crashing cause of my own error. Bottom line, I don't wear one and I don't like states that try to make me.
I've gone through phases during my life on motorcycles as well. 3/4 at first, then full, then novelty, then DOT halfer, but today I'm back to a full facer (Scorpion EXO700) because I'm just not willing to take that chance anymore.
To each his own, and good luck to those who choose to not wear protection. I wouldn't get in a car anymore without buckling up. To me a helmet is to a motorcycle what a seat belt is to a car.
/shrug
Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
If you have to wear one you minght as well get one that is DOT compliant and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend Advance Carbon Composite helmets. I have tried a bunch of helmetsincluding the novelty and like the ACCbest. I believe in choice, but live in a state where they are required.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
Road Captain
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RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
Well...Va. has started to crack down also. Was at the stealership last night and the parts guy told me that one of his bud's was stopped recently and because he was wearing a novelty helmet, the ticket was for wearing no helmet.
Road Warrior
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RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
ORIGINAL: dougbk
If you have to wear one you minght as well get one that is DOT compliant and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend Advance Carbon Composite helmets. I have tried a bunch of helmetsincluding the novelty and like the ACCbest. I believe in choice, but live in a state where they are required.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
If you have to wear one you minght as well get one that is DOT compliant and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend Advance Carbon Composite helmets. I have tried a bunch of helmetsincluding the novelty and like the ACCbest. I believe in choice, but live in a state where they are required.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
Yes it is the best helmet I ever put on my head hands down just cant use it any more here.
Road Warrior
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From: SoCal
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
Complaining doesn't accomplish Jack Squat. If you give a rat's a**, join and support ABATE. They lobby for motorcyclists rights, but it takes money to do that and it doesn't grow on trees! 
In California, our lobbying saw the passage of a reasonable handlebar law (6" or less above the rider's shoulders) after finally getting the CHP to stop blocking it. 
In California, our lobbying saw the passage of a reasonable handlebar law (6" or less above the rider's shoulders) after finally getting the CHP to stop blocking it.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
First off I'm a AMA member and I think choice is better, but I wear one and always will, but that's me and my choice.
But here's my take on helmet laws.
Think about it, Mom and Dad with Jr in the back seat, a bunch or bike come by, loud exhaust, no helmets, Jr says I want a motorcycle, Mom and Dad " No way, too dangerous, no helmets, kill yourself.
Same thing Mom and Dad with Jr. Bikes come by, quite, everyone wearing protective gear, helmets etc....
Jr says hey I want a bike, Mom and Dad, say well maybe, doesn't look too bad...
Who benefits? , motorcycle sales! Motorcycles gear sells etc.....
That's why motorcycle companies support helmets....politicians could car less about us, MONEY is all that matters.
But here's my take on helmet laws.
Think about it, Mom and Dad with Jr in the back seat, a bunch or bike come by, loud exhaust, no helmets, Jr says I want a motorcycle, Mom and Dad " No way, too dangerous, no helmets, kill yourself.
Same thing Mom and Dad with Jr. Bikes come by, quite, everyone wearing protective gear, helmets etc....
Jr says hey I want a bike, Mom and Dad, say well maybe, doesn't look too bad...
Who benefits? , motorcycle sales! Motorcycles gear sells etc.....
That's why motorcycle companies support helmets....politicians could car less about us, MONEY is all that matters.
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Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
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ORIGINAL: dougbk
If you have to wear one you minght as well get one that is DOT compliant and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend Advance Carbon Composite helmets. I have tried a bunch of helmetsincluding the novelty and like the ACCbest. I believe in choice, but live in a state where they are required.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
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They are illegal in NC. I got one and had a Trooper check it out and because it doesnt have 1" foam lining it is Illegal in NC. ACC has 5/8 foam.
Yes it is the best helmet I ever put on my head hands down just cant use it any more here.
ORIGINAL: dougbk
If you have to wear one you minght as well get one that is DOT compliant and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend Advance Carbon Composite helmets. I have tried a bunch of helmetsincluding the novelty and like the ACCbest. I believe in choice, but live in a state where they are required.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
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They are illegal in NC. I got one and had a Trooper check it out and because it doesnt have 1" foam lining it is Illegal in NC. ACC has 5/8 foam.
Yes it is the best helmet I ever put on my head hands down just cant use it any more here.
As a matter of fact ACC did a recall on my helmet because their testing indicated it was not meeting the DOT puncture standard so they replaced the black/grey foam with white foam which will comply even though it is the same thickness.
Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: Helmet Law (it is here)
I got one and had a Trooper check it out and because it doesnt have 1" foam lining it is Illegal in NC. ACC has 5/8 foam.