Novelty helmets...What's the point?
All this helmet thing in Cali is a couple of jerk off's trying to make a name for themselves. They know what the law means. They have just decided to make it an issue. Lots of laws open for interpretation, but at some point, you have to use some common sense. Something these clowns are lacking.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Ct.
It leaves it up to the officer in the field, who has no specialized training, to determine whether the helmet meets the criteria of the DOT standards. The language is also too vague to be enforceable. You can read the whole story here
http://boltusa.org/docs/richardquigleyvcalifornia.pdf
http://boltusa.org/docs/richardquigleyvcalifornia.pdf
While not getting into the helmet law again, I read your .pdf file, and to me, it is extremely vague, yes, but so are most laws, as well as many of our constitutional rights.
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
While I agree that it is my right to keep and bear a gun, this has come under fire in so many ways from sunday, I see a lot of arguments that we no longer maintain a "well regulated militia" therefore the ammendment is moot.
Point? Everything can be interpretted, and that law should, to the layman, simply mean wear a helmet.
The Plaintiff here has abused a loophole, that you can find in most laws, he found a liberal enough judge to go along with his thoughts.
Carry on.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: MKE, WI
My NXT Helmet is NICE and small. Fits in a saddlebag and is even DOT approved. I like not having a mushroom head with my NXT but trust me, the years of working on a fire department on a ambulance if you are going to wear a helmet wear a good one! I'm sure you can imagine the stories I could share.
Ride safe...
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Ride safe...
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Club Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Canton, GA
I live in a helmet required state (GA), and wear my non-DOT because i like it. In the winter, I'll put on the flip-up DOT helmet for the warmth. When I pass through states that have no-helmet laws, I still wear the non-DOT. My choice.......I own 4 other helmets that are DOT approved...just haven't found one that is not WAY too hot in the summer.
Club Member
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From: Canton, GA
The other exception is in the rain....I wear the helmet I have on in my avatar which is a 3/4 DOT helmet with a face shield to block the rain........
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Middletown, Delaware
I live in a state (Delaware) where helmets are not required. I dont have to wear one but, I choose to. I used to wear a novelty helmet because it offered some protection. I mean, a hard hat on a constuction site offers protection right? Most novelty helmets I have seen are much stronger than a construction helmet. I thought if I am going to wear one, I might as well wear a DOT. I have the smallest one I could find. But, I totally respect those who choose not to wear one. I also choose not to smoke but, I think those who want to have every right to do so. We live in America and should be able to choose.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
Why do the DOT riders seem to be so militant, or is it jealousy, against the novelty riders. This is supposed to be a free country where free people are free to take risks and responsible (insurance) for themselves when those risks go awry? Why not you make your choice, I won't complain; and let me make my choice without you complaining.
Last edited by slickrick_58; Oct 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM. Reason: changed about to against