motorcycles
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Is It Legal To Attach A GoPro To Your Motorcycle Helmet?
15Back in 2015, Max Lichtenbaum in Victoria was fined by the police for having a GoPro camera attached to his motorcycle helmet. He took the matter to the Victorian County Court which led to questions around the legality of consumers putting attachments on their helmets.
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What To Do After A Motorcycle Crash
You see it in a flash as you round the blind corner on the twisty mountain road — the cloud of dust, your friend’s bike jammed under the guardrail, and they’re lying on their back in the middle of the road, not moving. Your first thought is, “Wow, that’s a bad crash.” Your second thought…
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Ask LH: Am I Allowed To Wear Headphones While Riding A Motorbike?
Dear Lifehacker, What is the legal status of wearing in-ear headphones while riding a motorcycle in NSW? Maybe my Google-fu is slipping, but I can’t find a solid answer. I’d like to use headphones to hear the GPS on my phone, especially when travelling to new areas. But, I’m a law abiding rider (I even…
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Is It Legal To Wear Motorcycle Helmets Bought Overseas?
The Australian Standard used to certify safety for motorcycle helmets is extremely tough and it’s expensive for helmet manufacturers to obtain the certification. This has deterred international brands from releasing a wide variety of helmets in the local market. So what happens when you want to buy and use a helmet from overseas? Is it…