drey4211 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i listen to my ipod while riding sometimes and im not sure if thats legal or not. heard some different opinions but never a straight up answer. anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocar Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 not really sure. I got pulled over once and the cop saw them in my ear when I took my helmet off and he didnt say anything about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12oclocker Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 yes, it is illegal. I've been told this by many cops, but never got a ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drey4211 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 my buddy is in the academy and one of the cadets told me that they are illegal so thats why the question popped up. his reasoning is that you cant really tell the cop whats legal or not and even if i would be right i dont wanna waste my time fighting the ticket in court. you may have had a cop that wasnt worried about the minor stuff. obviously its not the brightest idea to listen to music while riding because you cant hear anything but besides all that i still enjoy a good tune while riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drey4211 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 gotcha! i guess it depends on what you get pulled over for and how you act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12oclocker Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 on a side note, you can put ONE ear phone in and its totally legal., its when both ears have headphones in them that its not legal anymore. at least thats what a cop told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) We answered this one a couple of months back. I can't find the thread yet.Yes, it is illegal, with certain exceptions.One earphone is ok.If they are built-in to the helmet it's ok. (who knows, don't ask)Duty equipment. (police, EMT, firemen, fighter jock using the road as a runway)Hearing aids.Earplugs to protect hearing suffer the same rules, only one at a time.I'll try to add the previous thread link. Or the Ohio revised code that covers it.http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.84 4511.84 Earphones or earplugs on operator prohibited. (A) No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears. As used in this section, “earphones” means any headset, radio, tape player, or other similar device that provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other recorded information through a device attached to the head and that covers all or a portion of both ears. “Earphones” does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into protective headgear. (B) This section does not apply to: (1) Any person wearing a hearing aid; (2) Law enforcement personnel while on duty; (3) Fire department personnel and emergency medical service personnel while on duty; (4) Any person engaged in the operation of equipment for use in the maintenance or repair of any highway; (5) Any person engaged in the operation of refuse collection equipment. © Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. Effective Date: 10-30-1989 Edited March 21, 2009 by ReconRat added ohio revised code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i wear earplugs when out for my aggressive ride, it helps me concentratewear my earphones when highway riding, it helps me not fall asleep. sure it could be illegal, but of all the cops i've talked to and asked its not something most would pull you over for. if they've already got you for speeding, they could tack that on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc_spirited Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 What I did was take my ear buds and wedged them into the hole for the straps that is under the padding in my helmet. I put the pads back in and just have the cord coming out of the helmet. They are technically not in my ears so not sure if that is okay, Im sure a cop could be a prick if he wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thats stupid u can only wear one earplug at a time. I can understand headphones, but earplugs? How do u decide which ear u want to be able to hear out of when ur older? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thats stupid u can only wear one earplug at a time. I can understand headphones, but earplugs? How do u decide which ear u want to be able to hear out of when ur older?Switch ears each ride, then you'll be evenly partially def in both ears. Or just the side your muffler is on, if you have a single sided muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yea, but thats still pretty stupid. Plus mines I have a muffler on both sides. I don't wear them everytime i ride so its not a big deal. But I just think that its stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 If a cop pulls you over for doing 5-10 over and he watches you take out hear plugs, i don't think he is going to give you a ticket for that. If you are doing 100 over, then he might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I like how the rationale is headphones keep you from hearing well and yet we all advocate wearing ear plugs while we ride... if you can hear anything that helps you know where another car is (other than a horn, which usually means "too late") with the wind noise and earplugs in you're special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 If a cop pulls you over for doing 5-10 over and he watches you take out hear plugs, i don't think he is going to give you a ticket for that. If you are doing 100 over, then he might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 My right eardrum was destroyed in Iraq, so I wear my headphone in my left ear when riding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6jess Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 wow that is crazy. i can understand why but it shouldn't be illegal.i dont ride with either headphones or ear plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I would think it's illegal because you can't hear emergency vehicles and it can distract you from being 100% alert. I know while I'm listening to music I daydream and I'm not fully alert. I've never done it on my bike though. Earplugs though? If I'm on a loooong ride I will wear them because the wind gets loud and annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhawk Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I guess it just depends on your point of view, I listen to one headphone on my bike at a reasonable level. Most cars are more soundproof now, and individuals listen to their music way louder then I listen to mine on the bike. The level I listen at allows me to still hear every thing over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 It's not like I can hear anything over my bike anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 It's not like I can hear anything over my bike anyway.Thats the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thats stupid u can only wear one earplug at a time. I can understand headphones, but earplugs? How do u decide which ear u want to be able to hear out of when ur older?its ok, you will be deaf in both ears. wind noise is a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 i can actually hear better with earplugs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 on a side note, you can put ONE ear phone in and its totally legal., its when both ears have headphones in them that its not legal anymore. at least thats what a cop told me.this is what i do when i actually take something. but normally im riding with out any tunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktalon606 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yes, it's illegal to have them in both ears. lol. Here is the law copied directly from the Ohio Revised Code.4511.84 Earphones or earplugs on operator prohibited.(A) No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears. As used in this section, “earphones” means any headset, radio, tape player, or other similar device that provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other recorded information through a device attached to the head and that covers all or a portion of both ears. “Earphones” does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into protective headgear.(B) This section does not apply to:(1) Any person wearing a hearing aid;(2) Law enforcement personnel while on duty;(3) Fire department personnel and emergency medical service personnel while on duty;(4) Any person engaged in the operation of equipment for use in the maintenance or repair of any highway;(5) Any person engaged in the operation of refuse collection equipment.© Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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