Who has been stopped for having earphones in while riding? Anyone?

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Oct 22, 2009 | 09:23 PM

#91

bklanecky

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Originally Posted by TXSwede

Good idea, cuz as you know, the most important thing is getting away with breaking the law.

There's a hell of a lot of stupid laws, and stupid people, in this bloated bureaucracy we call the United States Government.

Oct 22, 2009 | 10:06 PM

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rborsholm

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Originally Posted by TXSwede

Good idea, cuz as you know, the most important thing is getting away with breaking the law.

ARe those pipes on your bike legal? They look kinda loud...

Sorry, just could not help it :-)

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:05 AM

#93

yoacedeuce

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Originally Posted by lapisblue

It's legal for a person that is 100% deaf to ride but you can't wear headphones and ride????

I don't think the main concern is not to be able to hear what is around you, but to actually pay attention, someone who is deaf, won't have any distractions, like rocking to MetallicA on their bike. As far as comparing listening to music to a cager with a cell phone or handsfree kit, the distraction isn't quite as bad listening to music as it is having a conversation where you're (usually, most times) using your brain to think what you're saying or wanting to say.

Oct 23, 2009 | 05:03 PM

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davessworks

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Originally Posted by TXSwede

Thats the excuse I gave the cop in Palm Springs 30 years ago! He said that thier other senses were hieghtened to make up for it.

geez - lighten up a little -

ps you said you taught English?! Not the spelling part I'm guessing . . .

Oct 23, 2009 | 05:14 PM

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davessworks

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Just occurred to me - When I go on a longer ride on my Softail I use ear protectors (the type you scrunch up and shove in your ears). Figure I'd rather not be deaf somewhere down the road. Is that illegal?!