Helmet question for Massachusettes Riders

[chainmaker]

Im about to finish My bike, the Motorized bicycle info on DMV says must wear helmet...Bike helmet or DOT type helmet ?
Cheers

 

[Creative Engineering]

More than likely a bicycle helmet will suffice, but I would ask the DMV before spending any money.

Just my opinion...If you plan on riding fast I would go the MC helmet route.

I like a simple DOT open face, with visor, and impact resistant sunglasses.

This is, of course, just my preference...and many will argue up or down on what's really best.

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Jim

 

[junked]

Depending where you live these bikes can be a cop magnet. I use a DOT half helmet and glasses. I don't want, and have not had any trouble with the law. As far as I know, a DOT approved helmet is required. You are riding a Moped, not a "bicycle".

 

[happyvalley]

I agree with what junked said, I use a DOT skid lid.

Massachusetts RMV - Moped Definition and Requirements



(excerpt)

will not be operated:

• By any person under 16 years of age.
• By any person who does not have a valid license or permit.
• At a speed greater than 25 miles per hour.
• Without the operator and any passenger wearing a DOT standard helmet.

 

[Patr1ck]

I wear a full motorcycle helmet. I wear it not so much because of my speed, but because of the speed of the cars that could hit me. If I get hit by a car going 45 it would be the same as jumping out of a pickup truck going 45 and hitting a parked car. Thats my logic. Also, I could be wrong, but it seems that the MC helmet also acts as a fuzz deterrent too.

Pat

 

[Dan]

Just a side note. I find that cars assume you are going bicycle speeds with a bike helmet and give you a second look with a stouter or MC looking helmet. Subtle clue your going faster then 10 MPH. Also, I just feel better and enjoy the ride feeling that much more protected. But am seeing more and more cool, MC looking bicycle helmets.

Mine cost $50 bucks but can tell the difference on vary rare occasions I forget to put it on by the way car traffic reacts to me.

 

[chainmaker]

Thanks,
Now I just printed out the registration application what are you guys using for a VIN #

Cheers

 

[Russell]

In Mass for a registered moped/motorcycle, a DOT helmet is required.

I used the ser# on my bike and added blocks of zeros to fill in the required number of digits. I believe they required 17 digits.

As someone said in another post. Wear a helmet that will protect only the part of your head you want to save.