You may or may not have heard that a new NC law started as of 1/1/08. The law requires MC helmets to be DOT-approved. I'm not an expert on the law, nor trying to start a debate on it.
What bugs me is that a co-worker arrived at work today and knowing that I am a motorcycle rider, her first comment to me after saying happy new year, is asking if I heard that "Nazi-style helmets are now banned in NC".
Of course, I politely explained the issue of "novelty" helmets no longer being able to be worn because of a loop-hole in the law. I asked her where she had heard it....on the local news station this morning. Geez...is that all they can come up with...Nazi style???
I've tried searching the net for any mention of it from the local media, especially with any reference to Nazi style. Nothing.
What bugs me is that a co-worker arrived at work today and knowing that I am a motorcycle rider, her first comment to me after saying happy new year, is asking if I heard that "Nazi-style helmets are now banned in NC".
Of course, I politely explained the issue of "novelty" helmets no longer being able to be worn because of a loop-hole in the law. I asked her where she had heard it....on the local news station this morning. Geez...is that all they can come up with...Nazi style???
I've tried searching the net for any mention of it from the local media, especially with any reference to Nazi style. Nothing.