I'm in the GLP and have my 8L with MSA endorsement, but I'm encountering some confusion regarding the licensing restrictions. If I get an SMH-10 to listen to music while riding the highway, am I actually violating the license by using a "handsfree communication device" ? I mean, I'd just plug noise-cancelling earphones into my Ipod and get the best of both worlds (wind cancelling + music), but I understand doing so is quite illegal.
I suspect this is also out of the question for me, to which I must pfah heartily at ICBC (it gets monotonous as hell riding the Coquihalla after the first few times).
You're right, regular headphones are illegal.. however helmet speakers + earplugs are not (as far as I know). Doesn't really make sense to me.
THAT BEING SAID
If you are a new rider, you might be best to steer clear of music for a while. It can be a major distraction if you let it and you never know when some ding-dong on the Coq will sneak up on you and cut you off in your lane or something.
I mean, I'd just plug noise-cancelling earphones into my Ipod and get the best of both worlds (wind cancelling + music), but I understand doing so is quite illegal.
I agree with Saskford, when starting out, just simple earplugs are probably best. Get comfortable on the bike, then deal with something else that could be a distraction.
Also, you're not actually operating the device if you turn the music on, pocket it, then start to ride. My $0.02, I'm not a lawyer
I always understood that handsfeee devices, which meet the required criteria, were legal.
I thought it had something to do with having a voice calling feature or only having to press
one dedicated button, something like that. The Sena's can be connected via intercom by
pressing one button, either while riding, or at a standstill.
They can also make a phone call with 1 button press, and the balance using voice.
I think if you look up the law, and the exceptions, you may find the Sena falls within.
Personally I would stay away from using any music or comm. device if you feel the need to ask this question IMO. Learning to ride safely, removing your restrictions and not dying should be ur only concerns at this point.
I'm not sure why wanting to clarify a poorly-worded piece of legislation should reflect on my riding abilities to be perfectly honest. Do you need to be a lawyer to ride a bike competently around here?
I don't disagree that new riders should focus on making sure they can ride competently before adding in distractions like music (No, I don't want to yak on the phone, that's F* retarded). I just wanted to clarify the restrictions since they are poorly worded. Cheers for the help guys.
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