dardoonk
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Reged: 10/30/05
Posts: 277
Loc: Indian Trail (Charlotte), NC
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I think the costs saved by the Dead on Arrivals would probably offset the cost of long term care for helmetless riders.
There a lot of brain bucket/ novelty helmets sold here in NC. It's pretty obvious that they would not pass DOT. I haven't seen anyone with a novelty helmet that had put a DOT sticker on it. I believe there would be additional penalties involved if you are caught with the DOT label on a non-DOT helmet.
There's been a loophole in the NC law because existing law says:
"helmet of a type approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles."
This posed a problem because they were not specific about DOT approval. Technically, a helmet was a helmet... the new law addresses this issue.
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'05 America - D&D's (repacked) / Freak / 150's/ 42's / TBS needles (3 shims)/ Thumbscrews/
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RobBA05
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Reged: 01/23/06
Posts: 3565
Loc: NH
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In MA if you're caught without a D.O.T. helmet...the LEO will write you a ticket...BUT then they can REFUSE to allow you back on your ride...no helmet you see...so you eithe sit by the road while someone BRINGS you a legal helmet OR you leave your ride to go get one...
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per: Stewart
AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster
130/45 TBS 2shim SS Uni 18/42
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