Can you wear a helmet on the road?

evoix · 03-05-2014, 11:50 AM

i have seen an old guy maybe in his 80's wearing a helmet in an old a** grand marquis. He had a bungee cord that went over the roof and inside of the roof which held the doors close. Every time he hit a bump the doors would open a little because the bungee cord had a little play. I guess he really needed the helmet just in case he had to tuck and roll lol

bartles · 03-05-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizm0

I once wore a scarf around my head/face like this guy and drove around town with the windows down and some Arabic music blasting in the radio. Now it wouldn't matter in most places, but I live in Southwest Virginia, just a couples of miles away from the WV boarder so you can imagine how close minded people are over here... I got got so many stares and fingers pointed at me I thought I was going to get shot. Rural Mericuh...

Im gonna do this forsure! All I need is a gopro to capture all the hilarity

Eddien123 · 03-05-2014, 01:17 PM

One time I rode an electric scooter around with a motorcycle helmet on. I got so many looks and I recall two girls in a car pointing and laughing hahaha. I think I was laughing harder though

ChipB · 03-05-2014, 02:25 PM

It would be pretty lame, although kids under about age 12 might think it cool.

I checked Illinois motor vehcle code and could find nothing that would specifically prohibit this, as long as there is no headphone or intercom device being used (these are legal only when riding a motorcycle). But it would be a mess if you got into an accident and were sued for wearing a helmet that reduced your ability to see to the side.

BRAISKI · 03-05-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

I once wore a boba fett helmet for a good stretch or two while on a road trip with some friends. My co pilot wore a darth vader helmet.

Idk if that's cool or super lame.

Lol thats pretty cool! Any pics? lol

I always wonder after doing track days and have my helmet in the car, what would people think if I drive around a helmet

if someone asks me I would probably say, for safety reasons

ken1137 · 03-05-2014, 02:59 PM

HaHa...under Article XIV in Illinois I am certain an officer will give you a warning unless you are in Arl Hts or Buffalo Grove. They will give you a ticket for being a dork b/c they need extra revenue.

Bob Shiftright · 03-05-2014, 05:33 PM

A full helmet has obvious potential for red light cameras, but I kinda doubt it's legal in most states.

335NJ · 03-05-2014, 05:38 PM

ATCO in NJ makes you wear a helmet for 1/4 mile, along with many other 1/4 mile tracks I assume.

But, many Youtube videos I see of 1/4 mile runs, the driver doesn't have one on. Is it odd that my home track requires this?

Sandman614 · 03-05-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shafer

ATCO in NJ makes you wear a helmet for 1/4 mile, along with many other 1/4 mile tracks I assume.

But, many Youtube videos I see of 1/4 mile runs, the driver doesn't have one on. Is it odd that my home track requires this?

Last track I went to required a helmet for any one running in the 13s or lower.

In on the race to get their girlfriend wearing the horsehead. Some times I just feel like a horse in space......

techietaichi · 03-05-2014, 10:12 PM

Lol, you know I've often thought of this, just to get the freak factor out of people. Sure, they'd be murmuring things like "weird" and "stupid", but there's gonna be that one guy, that one "special" guy that will look at you and want to race. I'd put money on it. Not only are you in a BMW, you're in a BMW with a helmet on!

AughtOcho335 · 03-05-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipB

It would be pretty lame, although kids under about age 12 might think it cool.

I checked Illinois motor vehcle code and could find nothing that would specifically prohibit this, as long as there is no headphone or intercom device being used (these are legal only when riding a motorcycle). But it would be a mess if you got into an accident and were sued for wearing a helmet that reduced your ability to see to the side.

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E90Mario · 03-05-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPig

I want my GF to put the horse mask on while we cruise in the evenings/at night. Windows are tinted so at red lights, I want her to lower the passenger side window and to stare at the car to our right (with said horse mask).

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Halloween 2012

AughtOcho335 · 03-05-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

Halloween 2012

Shit yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad people took to this thread. Practically every post cracks me the hell up.

Not only a guy in a BMW but a guy in a BMW with a helmet...next level threat. Hahahaha

AughtOcho335 · 03-05-2014, 11:02 PM

Not mine.

http://blogs.findlaw.com/blotter/201...e-driving.html

WreckerX5d · 03-05-2014, 11:36 PM

I wore a flak/kevlar years back while driving with some friends to pick up fireworks. Many weird looks were seen. Alcohol was involved (I wasn't driving though).

hickoryE92 · 03-06-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AughtOcho335

Right on man! If I had a helmet I'd defintiely do it from time to time!

What'd be even better is a full race suit!

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Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Dude, my hair though. Lol I have a all natural helmet. MegaHold 10 Gel. Get a stig costume.

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That would be awesome to see someone in stig gear on the road.

I did this with my brother and my best friend... they lost a bet so my brother dressed up in his full race suit and stig helmet and went to cookout and walked up to the window and my friend who also lost had to pretend to order for him (since everyone knows the stig can't talk) and my brother would just nod and be silent... pretty damn funny to me but most of the people didn't get it. One guy from the kitchen yelled out "oh snap! its the stig!!!" and that made it all worth it.

NEFARIOUS · 03-06-2014, 04:20 AM

^Hell yeah man, I LOVE Top Gear more than most other car-related videos!

Bamaben · 03-06-2014, 07:49 AM

You want some looks then wear a Michael Myers from Halloween mask in your car at night. Trust me on this one.

MrPig · 03-06-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman614

In on the race to get their girlfriend wearing the horsehead. Some times I just feel like a horse in space......

Not a race, team effort. Imagine a convoy of cars with everyone wearing horse heads. Too bad the visibility in those masks is shit.

Sandman614 · 03-06-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPig

Not a race, team effort. Imagine a convoy of cars with everyone wearing horse heads. Too bad the visibility in those masks is shit.

Ah I see. Well I'll be sure to bring my horse head to Timmayfest and highly encourage any one else going to bring theirs. Would make a great group photo

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evoix Major 457 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i have seen an old guy maybe in his 80's wearing a helmet in an old a** grand marquis. He had a bungee cord that went over the roof and inside of the roof which held the doors close. Every time he hit a bump the doors would open a little because the bungee cord had a little play. I guess he really needed the helmet just in case he had to tuck and roll lol
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Eddien123 Colonel 1867 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	One time I rode an electric scooter around with a motorcycle helmet on. I got so many looks and I recall two girls in a car pointing and laughing hahaha. I think I was laughing harder though
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ChipB First Lieutenant 57 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2015 M4, 2022 X5, 2014 X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	It would be pretty lame, although kids under about age 12 might think it cool. I checked Illinois motor vehcle code and could find nothing that would specifically prohibit this, as long as there is no headphone or intercom device being used (these are legal only when riding a motorcycle). But it would be a mess if you got into an accident and were sued for wearing a helmet that reduced your ability to see to the side. __________________ F83 M4 convertible, F15 X5 xDrive35i Previous: E93 335i, E36 328iC, E28 528e, E21 320i
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335NJ Colonel 534 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	ATCO in NJ makes you wear a helmet for 1/4 mile, along with many other 1/4 mile tracks I assume. But, many Youtube videos I see of 1/4 mile runs, the driver doesn't have one on. Is it odd that my home track requires this?
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techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	Lol, you know I've often thought of this, just to get the freak factor out of people. Sure, they'd be murmuring things like "weird" and "stupid", but there's gonna be that one guy, that one "special" guy that will look at you and want to race. I'd put money on it. Not only are you in a BMW, you're in a BMW with a helmet on! __________________
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Bamaben Major 183 Rep 1,082 Posts Drives: 07 335i blk/blk/alum 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bimmertown iTrader: (0)	You want some looks then wear a Michael Myers from Halloween mask in your car at night. Trust me on this one. __________________ It takes a big man to cry. It takes an even bigger man to laugh at him-- Jack Handey mods: blackout grill, finishing rods, badges, Blacklines.
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