Jethroish Posted May 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2008 Just got a new headset and it came with the warning that "helmet speakers are not leagal in all state." Never heard that before. Guess I better look to see where so I know when I am breaking the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted May 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2008 I would think that is just a rider they put on so they cant be sued. Sort like the bike manufacturer saying you cant tow trailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted May 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2008 I was trying to copy and paste the link, but can't seem to get it done. Anyways, it's "State by State Motorcycle Laws" You can find it on the AMA website. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted May 14, 2008 Share #4 Posted May 14, 2008 Just got a new headset and it came with the warning that "helmet speakers are not leagal in all state." Never heard that before. Guess I better look to see where so I know when I am breaking the law. Laws vary state by state but often you can legally listen to music with a head set in one ear but not two. Check wwwFindLaw.com and you should be able to check with your states laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted May 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2008 The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has some great info. Click HERE to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Posted May 14, 2008 Share #6 Posted May 14, 2008 Gee, next thing you know they won't let us use our cell phones or text message each other as we go down the road!! Hmmm. Now that I think about it, that might not be a good idea after all. So how are you going to unplug just one speaker to be legal?:confused24: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted May 14, 2008 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2008 AWWH now you ruined my fun. My favorite pastime is to ride and read this website on my laptop while drinking coffee as I go to work in the morning. Guess I will have to just turn up my MP3 player a bit louder and go back to shaving. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 14, 2008 Share #8 Posted May 14, 2008 Laws vary state by state but often you can legally listen to music with a head set in one ear but not two. . having just one speaker "active" ....you could say you're deaf in one ear so only one speaker is active .... knowhutImean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwitt Posted May 14, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 14, 2008 Per the AMA Indiana Laws: Helmet SpeakersNo Restrictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzbiz Posted May 14, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 14, 2008 Info from the Penndot website: CHAPTER 33 RULES OF THE ROAD IN GENERAL § 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices. (a) General rule.--No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones. (b) Exception.--This section does not prohibit the use of hearing aids or other devices for improving the hearing of the driver, nor does it prohibit the use of a headset in conjunction with a cellular telephone that only provides sound through one ear and allows surrounding sounds to be heard with the other ear, nor does it prohibit the use of communication equipment by the driver of an emergency vehicle or by motorcycle operators complying with section 3525 (relating to protective equipment for motorcycle riders). CHAPTER 35 SPECIAL VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS § 3525. Protective equipment for motorcycle riders. (a) Protective headgear.--Except as provided in subsection (d), no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle) unless he is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the department. (b) Eye-protective devices.--No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle (other than a motorized pedalcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab) unless he is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the department. © Approval of equipment.--The department may approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required under this section and may issue and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of the headgear and devices. The department shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices by name and type which have been approved. (d) Exception.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to the following: (1) The operator or any occupant of a three-wheeled motorcycle equipped with an enclosed cab. (2) A person 21 years of age or older who has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for not less than two full calendar years. (3) A person 21 years of age or older who has completed a motorcycle rider safety course approved by the department or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. (4) The passenger of a person exempt under this subsection if the passenger is 21 years of age or older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted May 14, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 14, 2008 AWWH now you ruined my fun. My favorite pastime is to ride and read this website on my laptop while drinking coffee as I go to work in the morning. Guess I will have to just turn up my MP3 player a bit louder and go back to shaving. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hig4s Posted May 14, 2008 Share #12 Posted May 14, 2008 Most states have no restrictions,, I know that PA, VA, and GA all say for communications only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted May 14, 2008 Share #13 Posted May 14, 2008 You can check each State here. Most have no restriction, but a few ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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