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Sep 2, 2011 | 09:43 AM

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sctdixon

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Oh yes, they will give you a ticket. I've never been hassled about not wearing a non-DOT helmet though as I sometimes wear a novelty helmet.

Guess if you don't do stupid sh*t, they leave us alone for the most part.

Sep 2, 2011 | 09:49 AM

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Markymannn

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Originally Posted by sctdixon

Oh yes, they will give you a ticket. I've never been hassled about not wearing a non-DOT helmet though as I sometimes wear a novelty helmet. .

NYS has had bike checkpoints strictly looking for a DOT sticker on your helmet

Sep 2, 2011 | 09:56 AM

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KCFLHRC

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With all the advancement in helmet design & technology why in the world would you wear a non DOT helmet? If you have to wear one why not wear one that actually might save your life. We don't have a helmet law here in Kansas, but I wear one. Mostly because my wife says I have to. Guess she still loves me after 29 years.

Sep 2, 2011 | 10:11 AM

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sctdixon

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Originally Posted by KCFLHTK

With all the advancement in helmet design & technology why in the world would you wear a non DOT helmet? If you have to wear one why not wear one that actually might save your life.

After I wrote that post I realized I probably would get some flak from someone about the non-DOT helmet comment. All I got to say is it's my choice. Been riding for 35+ years and never been in the situation where a helmet has saved me and hopefully never will be.

For what its worth, I also have a Bell 3/4 helmet, an Arai fullface, and an Simpson full face that I wear normally. Different helmets for different moods. To each his own.