I don't think anybody is going to change how another jurisdiction conducts business. No LEO is going to reflect back on the day that a biker from out of town really showed him the light on bike mods permitted in another state. Once you sign receipt of the ticket, the LEO is on his way to save humanity from another stop sign runner and doesn't think anymore about you.

 

Are people really sure they want the feds to set the standards for all 50 states? Think about what's required on military bases for bike riders. Helmet, long sleeves, long pants, boots over the ankle, gloves, and high visibility vest. And you get a full day in class getting OKed with a MC endorsement so you can ride on base. Doesn't matter if your state already has your license endorsed for MC or if you've attended state sponsored MC safety courses every year. Got to do it again. Your fed government could easily require that and more for everyone.
You government thinks they're there to protect you. Do you really want all that protection?

 

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I think you might have missed the point I was trying to make, or are comparing two different types of traffic laws in any case. You cited helmet laws and right turn on red laws and compared them with equipment standards, which was what I was referring to. It is our business to know what the law is in each state we travel regarding helmet use nad right turn on red, and it is not the LEO's job to educate us. I agree with you on that. I was referring to equipment such as handlebar height (apes), pipes, etc. What is legal for registry and compliance with inspection requirements (if any) varies from state to state. A LEO issuing a citation based on the inspection and equipment standards of their state on a vehicle registered in another state is not enforcing the law justly or correctly. If your bike is in compliance with the vehicle code in state of registration you are free to cross state lines and travel where you will without being in violation of the law just becuase of your mere presence.

 

Thank you for posting. I noticed that some states have N/A about accepting endorsments from other states. What does that mean ? that you don't need a
MC licence in that state at all ? And also Rhode Island is the only state that says NO-so does that mean when riding to Maine I need to get a Rhode Island licence -HUH ?? "Your licence is no good here son, and riding with no licence is ten days in jail or a $200 fine in cash"

 

License and registration are 2 things mandated by the feds that have to be accepted by other states. Equipment is not.

 

I see the sense to the states rights arguments as far as vehicles- it's like the concealed carry permit, it's federally approved but the states can ignore it.

Damned if you do- damned if you don't...

 

Thank you

 

I'm pretty sure that means if you move here, (RI), that you cannot transfer your endorsement from another state like you can a regular drivers license. You would have to take the required class to get your MC endorsement even if you have had it for years in another state. The ones that say n/a maybe don't require a special MC endorsement and can ride with a drivers license.

 

Doesnt matter if you're in compliance with the state laws where you reside from what I've experienced in other states. Could have been that mean **** Texan cop writin me up though....laffs

Excellent post.