Aftermarket Steering Wheel: Illegal?
#21
Originally Posted by FLINT
just wear a helmet
and I don't mean that in a bad way bro, I started laughing out loud when I read that, lol..
ahh man, that's too much..
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Originally Posted by guitarguru44
Originally Posted by FLINT
just wear a helmet
and I don't mean that in a bad way bro, I started laughing out loud when I read that, lol..
ahh man, that's too much..
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Originally Posted by guitarguru44
Originally Posted by FLINT
just wear a helmet
and I don't mean that in a bad way bro, I started laughing out loud when I read that, lol..
ahh man, that's too much..
And if I get pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt, I'll just the him to step off and then explain that is what the helmet is for. He'll understand I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by RapierTL
Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Originally Posted by guitarguru44
Originally Posted by FLINT
just wear a helmet
and I don't mean that in a bad way bro, I started laughing out loud when I read that, lol..
ahh man, that's too much..
And if I get pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt, I'll just the him to step off and then explain that is what the helmet is for. He'll understand I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Originally Posted by RapierTL
Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Originally Posted by guitarguru44
Originally Posted by FLINT
just wear a helmet
and I don't mean that in a bad way bro, I started laughing out loud when I read that, lol..
ahh man, that's too much..
And if I get pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt, I'll just the him to step off and then explain that is what the helmet is for. He'll understand I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by guitarguru44
lol, i hope he's joking too cuz i think its a pretty rediculous concept. A helmet wont prevent much without seatbelt..
#33
As someone who pretty much only drives modified cars, the laws are odd. Here is my take. I am not a lawyer, this is not advice.
1. It is totally legal to remove your airbag. If you are a mechanic, there is a form you are supposed to fill out and send in to NHTSA to cover your butt legally for liability reasons.
2. Most states have laws against 'removing or modifying safely equipment'. This is the one a ******** cop could use if you anger him. I have NEVER had this happen in 20 years. California is the possible exception, as they tend to actually enforce the asinine laws.
3. Aftermarket steering wheels in general are legal, as are 'suicide spinners', fuzzy dice, and other myth prone objects. They even make aftermarket wheels with space for stock airbags if that's your style. Do it all while driving barefoot. Its cool.
4. It is legal to run a helmet in most states, but it only replaces the need for a windshield, not safety harnesses. In fact, without a front window (roadster, trike, motorcycle) you generally must wear eye protection of some kind, even in states without a helmet law.
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1. It is totally legal to remove your airbag. If you are a mechanic, there is a form you are supposed to fill out and send in to NHTSA to cover your butt legally for liability reasons.
2. Most states have laws against 'removing or modifying safely equipment'. This is the one a ******** cop could use if you anger him. I have NEVER had this happen in 20 years. California is the possible exception, as they tend to actually enforce the asinine laws.
3. Aftermarket steering wheels in general are legal, as are 'suicide spinners', fuzzy dice, and other myth prone objects. They even make aftermarket wheels with space for stock airbags if that's your style. Do it all while driving barefoot. Its cool.
4. It is legal to run a helmet in most states, but it only replaces the need for a windshield, not safety harnesses. In fact, without a front window (roadster, trike, motorcycle) you generally must wear eye protection of some kind, even in states without a helmet law.
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Last edited by MR_LUV; 06-15-2021 at 03:15 AM.
#34
Hey Kam
Dr-Isotope had a good detailed answer.
As a supplement: here in Ontario, Canada, air bags are categorized as a SRS, a supplementary restraint system. And these systems are not legally required systems, otherwise all pre 1994 vehicles would be scrapped.
They can be removed, but *not* modified, as long as your primary restraint system is still functional. Read: seatbelt works
As for steering wheel, our only legal requirement is a functional horn switch. Nice, eh
Personally, i'd take a walk into a police station & ask a traffic enforcement officer their take. Do it in another region tho - that extra distance might he relevant down the road [sic].
Cheers
Azz
Dr-Isotope had a good detailed answer.
As a supplement: here in Ontario, Canada, air bags are categorized as a SRS, a supplementary restraint system. And these systems are not legally required systems, otherwise all pre 1994 vehicles would be scrapped.
They can be removed, but *not* modified, as long as your primary restraint system is still functional. Read: seatbelt works
As for steering wheel, our only legal requirement is a functional horn switch. Nice, eh
Personally, i'd take a walk into a police station & ask a traffic enforcement officer their take. Do it in another region tho - that extra distance might he relevant down the road [sic].
Cheers
Azz
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