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09-05-2009, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Michigan
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Helmet Violation Today
I was pulled over today in Hillsdale, Michigan for a Helmet violation. I was wearing a novelty helmet with a DOT approved sticker on it (bought it at a swap meet). I received a ticket also, can’t wait to see how much that is going to cost. I have a Harley Davidson helmet however it feels huge on my head.
Can someone suggest a store to buy a small, light and DOT approved helmet?
Thanks for your time.
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09-05-2009, 11:18 PM
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Doof! There it is.....
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09-05-2009, 11:21 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Midwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LOTR
Can someone suggest a store to buy a small, light and DOT approved helmet?
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You mean so you won't get another ticket???
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09-08-2009, 02:36 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Louisiana
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I agree!
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Originally Posted by '05Train
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I agree with '05Train----been wearing one for several years.
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09-21-2009, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: S.E. Michigan
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Sorry to hear that. Michigan has been pretty laid back about novelty helmets in the past.
I've heard that's starting to change.
Just curious, who issued the ticket, state boys, or local.
I haven't heard of any helmet tickets over here in the far east side of the state. [St. Clair county]
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09-21-2009, 10:32 PM
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FEAR.the killer of dreams
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I also have a Head Trip Carbon fiber helmet, great product.
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09-21-2009, 10:59 PM
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The Sideshow
Join Date: Feb 2008
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How big is your melon? I have a large helmet from carbonfiberhelmets.com and its a bit too small for me. If youre interested in the specifics, please PM me. Its never been used.
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09-22-2009, 08:47 AM
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So what law was broken? Thought the law said had to be DOT approved.
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09-22-2009, 08:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikeslayer
So what law was broken? Thought the law said had to be DOT approved.
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.....the helmet.....not the decal.......
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09-22-2009, 10:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baggersport
.....the helmet.....not the decal.......
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I know that. I always the sticker got ya out of a ticket.
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09-22-2009, 10:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikeslayer
I know that. I always the sticker got ya out of a ticket.
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LOL...I thought some state(s) had another fine for attaching the DOT sticker to non-DOT approved helmet.
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09-22-2009, 10:41 AM
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HMFIC
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Dot
Anyone know a website you can get DOT stickers from? I went to a few but the ones they were selling did not look authentic.
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09-22-2009, 12:08 PM
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Not-so-Fatboy
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goliath1031
Anyone know a website you can get DOT stickers from? I went to a few but the ones they were selling did not look authentic.
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Most local shops carry them......there are a few online, just do a search for it...
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09-27-2009, 09:42 AM
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Premium Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: New Jersey
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So you mean if I put a fake DOT sticker on my fake novelty helmet, the cops are too dumb to figure out that it's really a novelty helmet? They won't be able to tell the difference? Sounds like a brilliant idea.
Last edited by njyamahauler : 09-27-2009 at 09:45 AM.
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09-27-2009, 06:34 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Heard they are cracking down in the communist state of Maryland for non-DOT helmets. Talked to a guy in a bike shop that got a ticket that was over $200 and one point. He took another helmet to court that was DOT and the fine was reduced and he didn't get the point. Guess it's an easy way for depts to make extra money in these difficult financial times.
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