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Bicycling

NYC_SKP

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1. I think it's because any protrusion could impact your protection. It could grab or snag if you fall.

Reply to Shankapotomus (Original post)

Fri Jan 10, 2014, 01:37 PM

Jan 2014

That would apply to larger objects attached to helmets more than smaller.

Your signal lights, if small LEDs, might only stick out 1/4 inch or so, right?

And:

I doubt that it's a law, but it would effect warranty, especially if you drill holes.

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Illegal to attach to bicycle helmet? [View all] Shankapotomus Jan 2014 OP

I think it's because any protrusion could impact your protection. It could grab or snag if you fall. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #1

I temporarily posted a video of my set up Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #2

Very cool! I don't think they protrude too much. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for your feedback! Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #4

This depends on what state law applies happyslug Jan 2014 #5

I feel like I should have done my homework Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #6

More on New Jersey Bicycle law: happyslug Jan 2014 #7

whoa! Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #8

Please note, that is for MOTOR Vehicles, but it gives you an idea of what is wanted. happyslug Jan 2014 #10

Yea, a headlight is a given Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #13

I don't know about the law but.. hibbing Jan 2014 #9

Thanks, hibing Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #11

Here we go -- Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #12

Take me to your leader hibbing Jan 2014 #14