Non DOT and no reflectors Brings ticket
#1
05-25-2011, 01:57 PM
Non DOT and no reflectors Brings ticket
After many years of riding with a novelty beanie helmet I had finally decided to travel to Burlington this weekend and purchase a DOT from the Burlington Harley Dealer. The new DOT's they are carrying are much lighter and stronger than those of the past and frankly since the state requires a helmet, and the DOT doesn't look all that much different than the non DOT these days, I figured It's probably wise to buy and wear the DOT version. That said, as I headed out to lunch on my bike this afternoon, I got pulled over in Stowe by the locals. Couldn't figure out what I had done wrong, but I quickly found out. Got a ticket for non compliant motorcycle head gear. Is that a case of deja vu or what? Worse yet, I have a DOT sticker on the helmet and its not a DOT approved helmet. Its been there for years, and I never paid any attention to it till today. So add to that, that my helmet does not contain 4 Square inches of reflective material, WHAT? and there you have it. A ticket for $125.00. I told the officer I had just decided this year, to head out and buy a new hlmet this weekend. If I returned with it next week would he give a warning instead so my insurance wouldn't go up as I just barely made application for a new policy? I can still hear his laugh ringing in my ears. Not only that, but he said that I was lucky that he was not having my bike towed? Well, I suppose it was worth a shot. My own damn fault I guess. A warning to all traveling through Stowe, VT. your helmet has to Fkin glow (4 square inches of reflective material) otherwise.....Dawg, if you read this are you guys ticketing down south for this also? Something else I'm wondering is about the reflective material. The DOT helmets being sold at the dealers are not reflectorized?
Last edited by Rickr01; 05-25-2011 at 02:00 PM.
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05-25-2011, 02:01 PM
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That's BS. Too many laws and rules these days. Didn't we tell the British to **** off because of too many rules? Now our government is doing the same thing.
#5
05-25-2011, 02:05 PM
NJ Law:
NY Motorcycle License Manual:
Notice the "recommend"? at least it's not law there.
New Jersey Helmet Law - P.L. 39:3-76.7:
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the federal DOT. Such a helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap and be reflectorized on both sides.
No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the federal DOT. Such a helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap and be reflectorized on both sides.
All motorcycle operators and passengers must wear approved motorcycle helmets as defined by USDOT federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS 218). To improve the motorcyclist's visibility, we recommend that helmets have at least four square inches of reflective material on both sides.
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05-25-2011, 02:11 PM
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#8
05-25-2011, 02:27 PM
The acid would have been cheaper than that ticket and whats going to happen to my brand new insurance policy! I just submitted the application for the new policy, no tickets.
Last edited by Rickr01; 05-25-2011 at 02:29 PM.
#9
05-25-2011, 02:27 PM
Don't the cagers have to see us first? What good is the reflective tape if they're preoccupied doing all the other crap they're doing, And not watching the road?
#10
05-25-2011, 02:29 PM
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No reflection on my helmet in pa.
Only reflector law I know of here is that you need a red one on the back of the motorcycle. I don't have that either.
Only reflector law I know of here is that you need a red one on the back of the motorcycle. I don't have that either.