Laws on DOT helmet

[jlah69]

Does anybody now what the fine is for having a Non-DOT helmet? I don't want this to turn into a big issue about helmets and safety. I just was wondering if anybody knows what happens if I get caught using a Non-DOT helmet in Nebraska.

[swaggy853]

i was told the ticket for no helmet is $40, so if that is accurate i cant see it being more than that. how would you get caught?

[jlah69]

Running isn't as easy on a slow ass Harley as it is on a crotch rocket.

[MadmaX]

i think it should be less if you're an organ donor.

[jlah69]

i think it should be less if you're an organ donor.

I personally support the idea of rider's choice, but since Nebraska says I need to wear a helmet I will. Not necessarily one they approve of tho.

[swaggy853]

Running isn't as easy on a slow ass Harley as it is on a crotch rocket.

i didnt say anything about running. if you have seen the exhaust on my 12r youd know that its not a good bike to run with in town. i meant that a cop has never actually inspected my helmet and ive been pulled over more times than i remember.

[omaharider]

It is not the fine that you need to worry about. They can take your helmet and not allow you to leave until you have a DOT one. If they want to really be dicks they can tow your bike. I too am a supporter of riders rights, but if we have to wear one anyways it might as well be DOT so you dont have to deal with the bullshit.

[regal403]

I've heard the fine is $100, but I have no proof.

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[Nickels]

I dont think theyd ever check... I had a half helmet that just had a DOT sticker on the back and it was obvious that it wasnt actually DOT approved but I never got talked to about it.

[jlah69]

I dont think theyd ever check... I had a half helmet that just had a DOT sticker on the back and it was obvious that it wasnt actually DOT approved but I never got talked to about it.

I've seen a lot of people that just buy a sticker to put on. I'm not too worried about it I was just wondering about what they would actually do if I did get caught for it. The only thing that would suck is if the cop was a **** and had the bike towed. I might as well just wear the helmet for 30 mins. until I can get over to Iowa.

[ShadowFox]

If its not a dot approved helmet, its written as if you were not wearing a helmet. Ill have to look up the fine though. Ill post it up tonight when I get home or tomorrow.

[turbodaytona87]

Just buy the sticker

[Trick]

$94 with court costs IIRC is the fine.

[MadmaX]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/03/motorcyclist-dies-helmet-protest_n_889427.html

[MadmaX]

that would never happen to you though

[regal403]

If you're going to wear a helmet, why not wear a DOT approved helmet? Just curious.

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[ShadowFox]

$50 + Court costs (omaha is $48). State Statute 60-6279 if you wanna do research

[ali]

If you're going to wear a helmet, why not wear a DOT approved helmet? Just curious.

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[jlah69]

If you're going to wear a helmet, why not wear a DOT approved helmet? Just curious.

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I was looking at an airbrushed helmet and it just happened to be non DOT. I was just curious what the fine was. I will probably just get a cheap DOT helmet but I really liked the one I found.

[DarkSlide]

Get a cheap DOT helmet and get it airbrushed... problem solved.

[jlah69]

Get a cheap DOT helmet and get it airbrushed... problem solved.

This is an option. Like I said I just liked the one I was looking at and was wondering the fines associated with a non DOT helmet. I guess I'll just have to start a thread asking about airbrushing places :)