Takeover WARNING - Bring your helmet!

[JACKAL]

Maybe @JACKAL can shed more light on this.

@JACKAL

There has been a rash of Commercial Vehicle accidents right around exit 141 on I75 over past few months. Now State Police have a daily presence in this area issuing citations daily to big trucks violating restricted lane usage from MM 134 to 141. As such the primary crossing to west side trails in Royal Blue is going under I75 at exit 141 which is legal, but you must wear a helmet when on the roadways only.

State Police Commander put out an FYI to local OHV club that troopers will be giving extra attention to violations of no helmets on the roads. It didn't help some drunk idiot's raced at 80mph+ down I75 from exit 144 at Royal Blue to exit 141 to Eagle Rock campgrounds just 2 weeks ago. This drew a crapload of unwanted attention to the off road riders who have been traditionally left alone.

FYI we did identify who those dumbasses were from campground video surveillance both leaving Ride Royal Blue and entering Eagle Rock Campground.

 

[JACKAL]

Any recommended helmets (brands, styles) to look at? I have been needing to get one anyway

The only legal requirement for TN is that the helmet is DOT certified, no other certifications or restrictions required. I've seen some that rival bicycle helmets in design that are legal, light, and not too hot for summer use.

Such as these:

 

[GlockMeister]

Ordered a couple of these for me and the wife...hopefully they dont suck too bad. Have a sneaking suspicion that ill look something like this though...



Vintage Half Motorcycle Helmet Fit for Bike Cruiser Scooter DOT Approved M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXTXX75/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Bradley-Thornton]

There has been a rash of Commercial Vehicle accidents right around exit 141 on I75 over past few months. Now State Police have a daily presence in this area issuing citations daily to big trucks violating restricted lane usage from MM 134 to 141. As such the primary crossing to west side trails in Royal Blue is going under I75 at exit 141 which is legal, but you must wear a helmet when on the roadways only.

State Police Commander put out an FYI to local OHV club that troopers will be giving extra attention to violations of no helmets on the roads. It didn't help some drunk idiot's raced at 80mph+ down I75 from exit 144 at Royal Blue to exit 141 to Eagle Rock campgrounds just 2 weeks ago. This drew a crapload of unwanted attention to the off road riders who have been traditionally left alone.

FYI we did identify who those dumbasses were from campground video surveillance both leaving Ride Royal Blue and entering Eagle Rock Campground.

Are they picky about the helmets or can my kids just wear a bicycle helmet?

 

[JACKAL]

Are they picky about the helmets or can my kids just wear a bicycle helmet?

Historically kids in bicycle helmets have been ok, they have only flagged people down who weren't wearing anything.

 

[ByronM]

Personally I am thankful that the county allows us to ride a non highway vehicle on a highway so I have no problem wearing a helmet if that is a requirement to do so.

 

[JTW]

Personally I am thankful that the county allows us to ride a non highway vehicle on a highway so I have no problem wearing a helmet if that is a requirement to do so.

Shut it Byron!

 

[Hondasxs]

Shut it Byron!

Bet you get the first ticket. Haha.

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[Firemedic530]

I just did this and also ordered the DOT Amazon stickers. They are easy to reach here and out of the way.

 

[GRANITE]

But yet if your on a Harley or crotch rocket at 80mph you don’t have to wear one! Or a seatbelt either!

 

[Firemedic530]

But yet if your on a Harley or crotch rocket at 80mph you don’t have to wear one! Or a seatbelt either!

I believe Tennessee has a helmet law. I know they did as of a couple years ago. I think that is the basis of this law since it only affects roadways.

 

[Plumber32]

Bet you get the first ticket. Haha.

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I'd bet on @joeymt33 getting the 1st one, probably trying to be a good guy saving @snuffnwhisky s butt.

 

[Neohio]

We will have ours, but I'm curious how they would respond to ours being street legal with passenger plates in Ohio? Watching the Facebook conversations it also appears that an enclosed vehicle is treated differently. Putting the helmet on for the pavement is certainly easier than arguing for this trip.

I believe you went thru the same process I did.
Ohio now views our machines as unconventional vehicles. aka Mini-trucks and farm vehicles. I don't want to push the issue with the locals and have to explain reciprocity to them. In my mind, they are no different than a car now.

 

[Firemedic530]

I believe you went thru the same process I did.
Ohio now views our machines as unconventional vehicles. aka Mini-trucks and farm vehicles. I don't want to push the issue with the locals and have to explain reciprocity to them. In my mind, they are no different than a car now.

You are correct. If they run VIN it's utv. If they run the tag or look at registration, it says passenger vehicle. I don't have DOT tires.

I agree with keeping it simple, so I tossed out skateboard helmets in a net behind our heads to put on whenever we hit pavement.

 

[GRANITE]

I ordered these for me and my new addition that will be coming with me for her first ride!! So excited!

 

[Bad_bowtie]

I ordered these for me and my new addition that will be coming with me for her first ride!! So excited!

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New addition?? Yall will spend the entire weekend in the motel room.

 

[Shooter63]

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Damn if I wasn’t married I would ask if she has a sister

 

[JTW]

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Hell, I may join ya!

 

[Hondasxs]

I ordered these for me and my new addition that will be coming with me for her first ride!! So excited!

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I have one of these.
You think we can get by?

 

[Shooter63]

I have one of these.
You think we can get by?

The girl or the helmet. Either way I would say yes