NC helmet law penalty..
#21
01-31-2008 | 11:17 AM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
ORIGINAL: FLHTinILM
one small edit ..........
delete the words "safety helmets of a type approve by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles"
one small edit ..........
delete the words "safety helmets of a type approve by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles"
#22
01-31-2008 | 12:25 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
Wow, this sounds like a real bag o' worms down there. And very "subjective" to the LEO's attitude/discretion. Thank you, ABATE, for stepping up to the plate, one more time.
#23
01-31-2008 | 12:39 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
ORIGINAL: csbreeze
I posted earlier what a Trooper told me on another thread. Helmet must have DOT sicker or under enamuel on the back, on the inside it must have (model, manufacter, DOT and FS what ever 218, size), and must have 1 inch of foam around your head. I do not know the penalty. All the above requirements good luck on finding one with the inside the helmet information. Also the trooper said the law could be interpretated differently by another police officer. So in short its poorly written. Great JOB Governer Easley.
I posted earlier what a Trooper told me on another thread. Helmet must have DOT sicker or under enamuel on the back, on the inside it must have (model, manufacter, DOT and FS what ever 218, size), and must have 1 inch of foam around your head. I do not know the penalty. All the above requirements good luck on finding one with the inside the helmet information. Also the trooper said the law could be interpretated differently by another police officer. So in short its poorly written. Great JOB Governer Easley.
I have two Shoei helmets that are DOT and neither have a DOT sticker on them under the enamel. Mine were removed from the helmets they day I got them.
As for the 1" of foam thing... I am going to call shenanigans on that as well. Aren't the DOT helmet from CarbonFiberHelmet.com less than 1"?
And I don't think my Shoei has anything on the inside specifying it is a DOT either... I will look when I get home, but who knows. If I got a ticket while wearing one of my helmet I would fight it tooth and nail. All mine are legal and I don't think any of them fit the qualifications that you were given.
#25
01-31-2008 | 12:48 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
The bottom line is that there re going to be a lot of bikers wasting vacation days in court fighting a ticket, instead of working at their jobs and boosting the economy. Maybe we can get Bush to help us fight this. It's a blantant attack by terrorists on our state economy, which affects our national economy...
#27
01-31-2008 | 01:42 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
the NHSTB says there is no requirement for a sticker to be on a helmet after the point of sale. same as the "do not remove" label on a mattress. it's to inform the buyer that the helmet is approved not to show LEOs it's approved. one court decision will clear up NC if you can ever get one into court. most states won't hear a helmet case as they don't want to set precident.
#28
01-31-2008 | 02:28 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
ORIGINAL: went_postal
I think that Trooper lied to you.
I have two Shoei helmets that are DOT and neither have a DOT sticker on them under the enamel. Mine were removed from the helmets they day I got them.
As for the 1" of foam thing... I am going to call shenanigans on that as well. Aren't the DOT helmet from CarbonFiberHelmet.com less than 1"?
And I don't think my Shoei has anything on the inside specifying it is a DOT either... I will look when I get home, but who knows. If I got a ticket while wearing one of my helmet I would fight it tooth and nail. All mine are legal and I don't think any of them fit the qualifications that you were given.
ORIGINAL: csbreeze
I posted earlier what a Trooper told me on another thread. Helmet must have DOT sicker or under enamuel on the back, on the inside it must have (model, manufacter, DOT and FS what ever 218, size), and must have 1 inch of foam around your head. I do not know the penalty. All the above requirements good luck on finding one with the inside the helmet information. Also the trooper said the law could be interpretated differently by another police officer. So in short its poorly written. Great JOB Governer Easley.
I posted earlier what a Trooper told me on another thread. Helmet must have DOT sicker or under enamuel on the back, on the inside it must have (model, manufacter, DOT and FS what ever 218, size), and must have 1 inch of foam around your head. I do not know the penalty. All the above requirements good luck on finding one with the inside the helmet information. Also the trooper said the law could be interpretated differently by another police officer. So in short its poorly written. Great JOB Governer Easley.
I have two Shoei helmets that are DOT and neither have a DOT sticker on them under the enamel. Mine were removed from the helmets they day I got them.
As for the 1" of foam thing... I am going to call shenanigans on that as well. Aren't the DOT helmet from CarbonFiberHelmet.com less than 1"?
And I don't think my Shoei has anything on the inside specifying it is a DOT either... I will look when I get home, but who knows. If I got a ticket while wearing one of my helmet I would fight it tooth and nail. All mine are legal and I don't think any of them fit the qualifications that you were given.
#29
01-31-2008 | 03:25 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
ORIGINAL: huffhuff
the NHSTB says there is no requirement for a sticker to be on a helmet after the point of sale. same as the "do not remove" label on a mattress. it's to inform the buyer that the helmet is approved not to show LEOs it's approved. one court decision will clear up NC if you can ever get one into court. most states won't hear a helmet case as they don't want to set precident.
the NHSTB says there is no requirement for a sticker to be on a helmet after the point of sale. same as the "do not remove" label on a mattress. it's to inform the buyer that the helmet is approved not to show LEOs it's approved. one court decision will clear up NC if you can ever get one into court. most states won't hear a helmet case as they don't want to set precident.
The company I work for came out with a great benefit last year. For $15 a month, I get "FREE" legal service. They already represented me in a speeding ticket... NO CHARGE. I'll use them to take it as far as I can.. if it happens before someone else fights them.
#30
01-31-2008 | 03:35 PM
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RE: NC helmet law penalty..
ORIGINAL: csbreeze
Far as the Trooper telling a lie then it must be a conspiracy because the Sheriff told the local HD the same thing. You did pin point the flaws though. Those flows is going to create a problem for the police and biker a like. Also check out the pamplet on NC DMV sight. It will tell you what I stated earlier and more.
Far as the Trooper telling a lie then it must be a conspiracy because the Sheriff told the local HD the same thing. You did pin point the flaws though. Those flows is going to create a problem for the police and biker a like. Also check out the pamplet on NC DMV sight. It will tell you what I stated earlier and more.