Blitz Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) I am trying to better understand the helmet law in Ohio. I always wear mine but I am confused as to when it's legal not to.If I am a licensed rider (passed the test and have endorsement) is it legal to ride without helmet? or is it licensed and been riding longer than one year? Edited May 25, 2012 by Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf69 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 M1....legal to squid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I believe its a year with lisends but not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 My understanding is that the helmet is required for one year after your endorsement date. After that - optional. I think also there is an under 18 requirement. - Get caught under one year? Insta ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 My understanding is that the helmet is required for one year after your endorsement date. After that - optional. I think also there is an under 18 requirement. - Get caught under one year? Insta ticket.all this is correct. Trust in the VFR riders, we're the proven smart people solely on the choice of 2 wheel pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I found it in the ORC. Thanks guysNo person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person who is under the age of eighteen years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing a “novice” designation that is currently in effect as provided in section 4507.13 of the Revised Code, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet. The helmet, safety glasses, or other protective eye device shall conform with rules adopted by the director of public safety. The provisions of this paragraph or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Novice or under 18 for driver, any time the driver is required, so is passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 all this is correct. Trust in the VFR riders, we're the proven smart people solely on the choice of 2 wheel pleasure -------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 It's only optional if your and IDIOT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 *you're *an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 My understanding is that the helmet is required for one year after your endorsement date. After that - optional. I think also there is an under 18 requirement. - Get caught under one year? Insta ticket.Yup, also can't ride 2 up till the 1y endorsement either I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yup, also can't ride 2 up till the 1y endorsement either I believe.Incorrect....after you get your endorsement, you can have a passenger, but you and they must be wearing a helmet for one year.and if I wore a helmet for a year, I'd have some stinky hair.:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 *you're *an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 *you're *anyou're supposed to quote his post and say "you're an idiot" then he responds with "fuck you" or similarcmon:rolleyes: lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 ^ This ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yup, also can't ride 2 up till the 1y endorsement either I believe. 1177 post of bad info and counting:nono: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 1177 post of bad info and counting:nono: +rep to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yup, also can't ride 2 up till the 1y endorsement either I believe.I bet you're going to say you weren't wrong because "that's how it used to be" or "that's how it is in another state".Even after the orc was posted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you violate this law and don't have a helmet with you, your bike will also most likely get towed. Having said that, please wear a helmet. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMCGRAW Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you violate this law and don't have a helmet with you, your bike will also most likely get towed. Having said that, please wear a helmet. MaryI think I just had my first "AH HA" moment here. Now I understand why people ride with no helmet but lock one on their bike. JUST IN CASE they get pulled over that way their bike doesn't get towed! Genius idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingingchic Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I bet you're going to say you weren't wrong because "that's how it used to be" or "that's how it is in another state".Even after the orc was posted That's freaking hilarious right there! And true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yup, also can't ride 2 up till the 1y endorsement either I believe.Our expert in all that is incorrect and bullshit strikes again. At least his posts are becoming easier to read and comprehend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucatiDern Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Honestly though who wouldn't want to wear one? When I lived in sc. I was the only one that always wore a lid.. Maybe people think brains are like fingernails. It'll grow back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyflyer Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Honestly though who wouldn't want to wear one? Lots of people. Hence the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If you violate this law and don't have a helmet with you, your bike will also most likely get towed. Having said that, please wear a helmet. Maryhasn't been the case here, not sure if that is an option or not. (any LEOs want to chime in?)I think I just had my first "AH HA" moment here. Now I understand why people ride with no helmet but lock one on their bike. JUST IN CASE they get pulled over that way their bike doesn't get towed! Genius idea!!! Know a guy who has gotten 3 tickets for this already, didn't have his helmet on the bike either, just shrugged, signed the ticket, paid it and kept riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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