MC helmet SPEAKER laws?

**Idaho** · 02-21-2009, 11:06 AM

I was reading the package of my new J&M helmet headset and there is a warning that some states outlaw helmet speakers. A quick internet search found that some limit speakers to one side, some only for communications (I assume that means no tunes :( ). I can't find a comprehensive list that tells me what the law is in all 50 states. Anyone have an idea where to look? I would probably ignore it anyway and motor through on my merry way but it would be nice to be informed about where our liberties are limited.

cactusjack · 02-21-2009, 11:09 AM

Here you go, Bud:

http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

chainsaw · 02-21-2009, 12:03 PM

And this is another benefit of the AMA.

speedbyu · 02-21-2009, 12:23 PM

One good argument for a fairing with a radio and speakers in it. :)

dabull · 02-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Here you go, Bud:

http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

nice site...thx for the link;)

**Idaho** · 02-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Thanks Scott, I never knew that there were restrictions in some states on helmet speakers.

Blue Rebel · 02-24-2009, 01:40 AM

I see where only four states, (MD, NY, Minn, CA), indicate single earphone. Only VA, MA and RI indicate that any type of earphone device is not allowed, (RI and MA also prohibit possession of any such devices). Penn and GA allows for communications only. FL on the other hand indicates no earphones, but allows helmet speakers.

So out of 52 states, that leaves 42 with no restrictions

phenrichs · 02-24-2009, 08:48 AM

SD has no restriction for personal audio devices.
Here try this link http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...t.asp?state=sd

bkmaxvrb · 02-24-2009, 10:58 AM

Lucky me!!! I get to live in a state and/or travel to states regularly that either ban or restrict headphones/earbuds for music. Lucky me, I feel so blessed my government cares about my welfare so much. I'm so happy I don't have to worry about maturity, responsibility, or self-discipline to guide my life, it's being done for me.. Woo Hoo...

damark115 · 02-24-2009, 07:00 PM

Ya but up here in Mass you can drive a car all day with a cellphone pressed to your ear.
Maybe try that on my bike.
Makes little sense if you wear earplugs to drown sound on the bike and save your hearing or put on a fairing radio with a 300 watt output you are ok, but no earbuds.
Personally I would rather drive without distractions anyway. Too easy to get caught up in a new Guns and Roses song and never hear the ambulance behind you.

Todd · 02-24-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Rebel

I see where only four states, (MD, NY, Minn, CA), indicate single earphone. Only VA, MA and RI indicate that any type of earphone device is not allowed, (RI and MA also prohibit possession of any such devices). Penn and GA allows for communications only. FL on the other hand indicates no earphones, but allows helmet speakers.

So out of 52 states, that leaves 42 with no restrictions

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Did I miss something?

**Idaho** · 02-24-2009, 09:49 PM

Apparently. We both did. But hey, congress is moving so fast these days maybe they added two more states before we knew it.

Blue Rebel · 02-25-2009, 01:06 AM

Sorry, I mis-spoke. 50 States + one district, still leaves 40 states and one district with no restrictions.

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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? I was reading the package of my new J&M helmet headset and there is a warning that some states outlaw helmet speakers. A quick internet search found that some limit speakers to one side, some only for communications (I assume that means no tunes :( ). I can't find a comprehensive list that tells me what the law is in all 50 states. Anyone have an idea where to look? I would probably ignore it anyway and motor through on my merry way but it would be nice to be informed about where our liberties are limited. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-21-2009, 06:40 PM	#6
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? Thanks Scott, I never knew that there were restrictions in some states on helmet speakers. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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02-24-2009, 01:40 AM	#7
Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? I see where only four states, (MD, NY, Minn, CA), indicate single earphone. Only VA, MA and RI indicate that any type of earphone device is not allowed, (RI and MA also prohibit possession of any such devices). Penn and GA allows for communications only. FL on the other hand indicates no earphones, but allows helmet speakers. So out of 52 states, that leaves 42 with no restrictions
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02-24-2009, 08:48 AM	#8
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? SD has no restriction for personal audio devices. Here try this link http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...t.asp?state=sd
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02-24-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? Lucky me!!! I get to live in a state and/or travel to states regularly that either ban or restrict headphones/earbuds for music. Lucky me, I feel so blessed my government cares about my welfare so much. I'm so happy I don't have to worry about maturity, responsibility, or self-discipline to guide my life, it's being done for me.. Woo Hoo... __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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02-24-2009, 07:00 PM	#10
damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? Ya but up here in Mass you can drive a car all day with a cellphone pressed to your ear. Maybe try that on my bike. Makes little sense if you wear earplugs to drown sound on the bike and save your hearing or put on a fairing radio with a 300 watt output you are ok, but no earbuds. Personally I would rather drive without distractions anyway. Too easy to get caught up in a new Guns and Roses song and never hear the ambulance behind you.
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02-24-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? Apparently. We both did. But hey, congress is moving so fast these days maybe they added two more states before we knew it. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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02-25-2009, 01:06 AM	#13
Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	MC helmet SPEAKER laws? Sorry, I mis-spoke. 50 States + one district, still leaves 40 states and one district with no restrictions.
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