[HannibalMontana]

New guy here, haven’t made it to the introduction thread yet but have pertinent info.

N.C. G.S. 20-140.4A2 states drivers and passengers of autocycles with a roll bar or cage are not required to wear helmets.

Used to say “enclosed seating”

 

[BikernDiver]

Yeah, cant wait till it gets warmer to go topless!

 

[Ulflyer]

New guy here, haven’t made it to the introduction thread yet but have pertinent info.

N.C. G.S. 20-140.4A2 states drivers and passengers of autocycles with a roll bar or cage are not required to wear helmets.

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Used to say “enclosed seating”

Has there been any action by the law makers to change the NC registration from Motorcycle to Autocycle? If not, this seems a contradiction and might cause confusion to law officers.

 

[HannibalMontana]

I’m not sure about that but this information came directly from NC state highway patrol.

They are familiar with the slingshot and referenced this law and confirmed helmets are not required.


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[BikernDiver]

I spoke with locsl officers and members of the State Patrol in NC and there does not appear to be any confusion. If they see a roll bars or bars that hold a roof, then no helmet is required and they move on...

 

[Ulflyer]

Thanks guys, good to know as I'm frequently asked if helmets are required and I've been saying "yes".

 

[Jerry D]

This sounds very familiar. I live in the state of Washington. When I bought my Slingshot the local dealer said no helmets are required. Many people said they talked to the State Patrol and or local law enforcement who said no helmets needed. So to be sure, I sent an email to the department of licensing and they said helmets were required.

Local police and the state patrol do not make or determine laws. If the law says helmets are required you may never get stopped BUT if you get into an accident and your passenger gets injured you could be in deep sh%t if the law says helmets are required.

I recommend that if you live in NC, or any other state, send an email to the DOL and ask them. Better still, follow Polaris’ recommendation and always wear a helmet. It could save your life.

 

[wjfyfe]

I recommend that if you live in NC, or any other state, send an email to the DOL and ask them. Better still, follow Polaris’ recommendation and always wear a helmet. It could save your life.

Plus one!

Bill

 

[x-harley rider]

No helmet required in Indiana motorcycles or slingshots.

 

[BikernDiver]

No need to write to anyone. The NC law went into effect on October 1st. IF, you have a roll bar, no helmet needed. The law is crystal clear, go online and print out a copy and put it in your glove compartment. Then ride easy in NC.

 

[BikernDiver]

This sounds very familiar. I live in the state of Washington. When I bought my Slingshot the local dealer said no helmets are required. Many people said they talked to the State Patrol and or local law enforcement who said no helmets needed. So to be sure, I sent an email to the department of licensing and they said helmets were required.

Local police and the state patrol do not make or determine laws. If the law says helmets are required you may never get stopped BUT if you get into an accident and your passenger gets injured you could be in deep sh%t if the law says helmets are required.

I recommend that if you live in NC, or any other state, send an email to the DOL and ask them. Better still, follow Polaris’ recommendation and always wear a helmet. It could save your life.

Helmets are overrated. Wear a fireproof suit it could save your life.