Beemer Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Does anyone know if camera's are legal to have mounted on your helmet in 'Florida'? If yes, can you provide a link showing where you got your information, I can't find any. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member V8titanpwr Posted May 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 3, 2015 I use one mounted to mine, i'm in Orlando. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaipuak Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 As someone who has used on on the top of their helmet, I say don't if you cruise for long periods at high speeds. Many did it create a neck-ache for me with the wind hitting it and pulling back my head constantly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted May 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2015 I've not "heard" of any "laws" regarding this here in the "U.S." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cops hate em. I got a ticket a couple weeks ago and the State Trooper was a real prick about it. First asked me to turn it off, then made me take it off and put it in my pocket. State troopers usually are the worst. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member GAZ Posted May 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cops hate them cause they fear them. They can ask you to turn it off but you are not required to. If you're in a public setting you have your first amendment rights. Some states do require you to disclose that you are recording audio, though. Some states do have laws that forbid certain items (excluding Bluetooth) attached to your helmet. However, I don't wear a camera for cops I wear it for terrible drivers. I never leave home without my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I learned a long time ago to not mouth off to the police. They can make your life hell days, weeks years after the camera turns off. Yes sir, no sir, thanks for the phucking ticket. I once fought authority, and authority always wins. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted May 4, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah. Someone should write a song about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted May 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yeah. Someone should write a song about that. Yeah, something like "I fought the law, and I didn't succeed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted May 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2015 Know your rights. http://www.flexyourrights.org/7-rules-for-recording-police/ Also know that utilizing those rights carries an air of risk associated with it. Authority is a real drag, maaan. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Legally I do not know of any state specifically outlawing cameras on helmets. Cops don't hate cameras, they hate the loud mouth know it alls behind them who think they "know my rights" but can't spell amendment or the he number of the amendment they are referring to. Record your ride and have fun. If during that fun you encounter the police, treat them with the respect you want to be treated with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I learned a long time ago to not mouth off to the police. They can make your life hell days, weeks years after the camera turns off. Yes sir, no sir, thanks for the phucking ticket. I once fought authority, and authority always wins. You and John Mellencamp Rock! Ha! [video src=https://youtu.be/e1tSc0UNoVk] Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for the input, guys! The only thing I've heard but not sure if it holds true in Florida is if it compromises the integrity of the helmet, like drilling holes in it for whatever reason, then it would be illegal but some seem to think that anything mounted on a helmet is a compromise so maybe it just depends on the cop and his views. Anywho, I'm calling the DMV to put it to rest and behoove myself by getting it in writing if I can. I respect cops if they act professional and treat me with respect (how I treat them) but my fight with them will be in the court room where my lawyer can put his boot on the cops head in the end while I sit there ing. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted May 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for the input, guys! The only thing I've heard but not sure if it holds true in Florida is if it compromises the integrity of the helmet, like drilling holes in it for whatever reason, then it would be illegal but some seem to think that anything mounted on a helmet is a compromise so maybe it just depends on the cop and his views. Anywho, I'm calling the DMV to put it to rest and behoove myself by getting it in writing if I can. I respect cops if they act professional and treat me with respect (how I treat them) but my fight with them will be in the court room where my lawyer can put his boot on the cops head in the end while I sit there ing.If you don't want to mount to your helmet, I like the perspective you get from a chesty mount too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted May 5, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 5, 2015 These guys did it first! Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member phicurious86 Posted May 5, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted May 5, 2015 If you don't want to mount to your helmet, I like the perspective you get from a chesty mount too. There's a boob joke in here somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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