[R&R Slingshot]

This tread is over a year old and not much activity on this site. I don't have the info you need but if you google state laws for motor cycle helmets you should probably find what you need. From state to state lot of 'gray' area in these laws. Several of us from Indiana were riding thru TN 2 years ago and were stopped (state police) and we were asked to put the helmet on, we did and had a nice visit with the officer.

We have had our SS 3 weeks and have rode without helments and have passed several local officers and state troopers. almost all of them have just waved at us. Saturday night we were pulled over by a state trooper and he told the SS had to be totally enclosed to ride without a helment.

 

[EjFord]

We have had our SS 3 weeks and have rode without helments and have passed several local officers and state troopers. almost all of them have just waved at us. Saturday night we were pulled over by a state trooper and he told the SS had to be totally enclosed to ride without a helment.

The TN law is so vague that most officers don't have a clue. I just always have one in the Slingshot when in TN and will put it on if asked.

 

[R&R Slingshot]

To all Tennessee SS riders. I have verify with Tn state of safety and homeland. Slingshot riders don't have to wear helmet but must wear seatbelt.
Please review Tn code Ann. 55-9-302(a). This data was also confirmed by Tn highway trooper and a memo is being sent out to all troopers. I have a copy of memo/email. I was told to copy and keep with me just in case local police don't understand the code. If anyone wants a copy of these strings of these emails send me message with your addy and I will forward
starting Saturday I am going without. I will keep you all updated but don't foresee any issues

I would like a copy because I was stopped by a THP officer and he would not let me leave without getting a helmet. Luckily a Harley rider had an extra.

 

[Bgmac]

The big issue is the TN law states fully enclosed. Our slingshots are not unless you buy after market doors and roof

 

[Rdmercer33]

To all Tennessee SS riders. I have verify with Tn state of safety and homeland. Slingshot riders don't have to wear helmet but must wear seatbelt.
Please review Tn code Ann. 55-9-302(a). This data was also confirmed by Tn highway trooper and a memo is being sent out to all troopers. I have a copy of memo/email. I was told to copy and keep with me just in case local police don't understand the code. If anyone wants a copy of these strings of these emails send me message with your addy and I will forward
starting Saturday I am going without. I will keep you all updated but don't foresee any issues

can you please send me a copy I got a Take it the other day on my slingshot for no helmet in Tennessee

 

[Rdmercer33]

can you please send me a copy I got a Take it the other day on my slingshot for no helmet in Tennessee

Ticket

To all Tennessee SS riders. I have verify with Tn state of safety and homeland. Slingshot riders don't have to wear helmet but must wear seatbelt.
Please review Tn code Ann. 55-9-302(a). This data was also confirmed by Tn highway trooper and a memo is being sent out to all troopers. I have a copy of memo/email. I was told to copy and keep with me just in case local police don't understand the code. If anyone wants a copy of these strings of these emails send me message with your addy and I will forward
starting Saturday I am going without. I will keep you all updated but don't foresee any issues

Can you send me a copy please I got a ticket in Bristol Tennessee not having a helmet on

 

[Bgmac]

Ticket

Can you send me a copy please I got a ticket in Bristol Tennessee not having a helmet on

Thumper is wrong. You have to wear a helmet. You do not have to wear a helmet in TN if the Sling is “fully enclosed”.

 

[keithg1958]

To all Tennessee SS riders. I have verify with Tn state of safety and homeland. Slingshot riders don't have to wear helmet but must wear seatbelt.
Please review Tn code Ann. 55-9-302(a). This data was also confirmed by Tn highway trooper and a memo is being sent out to all troopers. I have a copy of memo/email. I was told to copy and keep with me just in case local police don't understand the code. If anyone wants a copy of these strings of these emails send me message with your addy and I will forward
starting Saturday I am going without. I will keep you all updated but don't foresee any issues

I read 55-9-302 and it says that you do need to wear a helmet, only if the SS is inclosed then you do not.

 

[Ericredsl]

Maine never had an mc helmet law. The sling is now classified as an autocycle. Wonder what would happen if I rode helmetless in states where they have MC helmet requirements.

 

[Bgmac]

Maine never had an mc helmet law. The sling is now classified as an autocycle. Wonder what would happen if I rode helmetless in states where they have MC helmet requirements.

You would get a ticket. You have to abide by the laws of the state your in.

 

[EjFord]

Maine never had an mc helmet law. The sling is now classified as an autocycle. Wonder what would happen if I rode helmetless in states where they have MC helmet requirements.

ON trips out of State I always take a helmet with me. If questioned and offer to put it on usually won't be a problem with the LEO

 

[miamiron2]

I would like as well... even better would be if you could just post up a copy here! Thanks!

2016 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 9 - Equipment -- Lighting Regulations
Part 3 - Required Equipment on Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles
§ 55-9-302. Crash helmet required for driver and passenger -- Exceptions.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 55-9-302 (2016)
(a) The driver of a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, as defined in chapter 8 of this title, or motor-driven cycle, and any passenger on any of these, shall be required to wear either a crash helmet meeting federal standards contained in 49 CFR 571.218, or, if the driver or passenger is twenty-one (21) years of age or older, a helmet meeting the following requirements:

(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(4), the helmet shall meet federal motor vehicle safety standards specified in 49 CFR 571.218;

(2) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 relative to helmet penetration standards, ventilation airways may penetrate through the entire shell of the helmet; provided, that no ventilation airway shall exceed one and one half inches (1 1/2") in diameter;

(3) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218, the protective surface shall not be required to be a continuous contour; and

(4) Notwithstanding any provision in 49 CFR 571.218 to the contrary, a label on the helmet shall be affixed signifying that the helmet complies with the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Southern Impact Research Center (SIRC), or the Snell Foundation.

(b) This section does not apply to persons riding:

(1) Within an enclosed cab;

(2) Autocycles, as defined in § 55-1-103, that are fully enclosed;

(3) Golf carts;

(4) In a parade, at a speed not to exceed thirty (30) miles per hour, if the person is eighteen (18) years of age or older; or

(5) In a funeral procession, memorial ride under a police escort, or body escort detail; provided, that:

(A) The driver travels at a speed not to exceed thirty (30) miles per hour;

(B) The driver or passenger is twenty-one (21) years of age or older; and

(C) The funeral procession, memorial ride, or body escort detail does not exceed a distance of fifty (50) miles.

 

[esmart6372]

Please send me a copy of the email you have. Greatly appreciated.

Please send my a copy of that. I appreciate it. Eddie. [email protected].

 

[EjFord]

Please send my a copy of that. I appreciate it. Eddie. [email protected].

The law in TN very ify gray.....I generally don't wear a helmet but always have one in the Slingshot when traveling in TN. If stopped and asked to put one on....just do it and all will generally be good.The LEO's don't like to write tickets....don't give them a reason.

 

[Ericredsl]

Need more info on this
Autocycles, as defined in § 55-1-103, that are fully enclosed;

 

[EjFord]

In Indiana the Slingshot is defined as a 'autocycle' for the purpose of a driver's license. It is titled, registered, and plated as a motorcycle.

 

[Ericredsl]

In Maine it's titled and registered as an autocycle. The license plate actually has "autocycle" stamped on it.

 

[EjFord]

In Maine it's titled and registered as an autocycle. The license plate actually has "autocycle" stamped on it.
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And that is what makes life a little crazy... By federal law and VIN it is a motorcycle.