[MDairheads] DO Use Hearing Protection....

[Mac Kirkpatrick]

Alan, did you not just say:
"a former NY State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were
legal in Maryland"?

I have NEVER heard ear plugs are illegal anywhere when riding a motorcycle
and have never been questioned about using them at any time.

On the contrary if you DON"T use them you WILL slowly lose your hearing due
to the wind noise about your helmet.



Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA

"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue


On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM romefelt via MDAirheads <
mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:

> Felllow Hedz:
> Like probably the rest of you, I am trying to preserve what little hearing
> that I have left.I've been reluctant to use foam or other ear plugs while
> riding for fear that they aren't legal in Maryland and my wearing them
> could constitute "contributory neglignece" in a crash, regardless of how
> "right" I might be.
> A recent article on the subject in Motorcycle Consumer News by a former NY
> State Police Motor Officer said that molded earplugs were legal in
> Maryland.I used these for many years as a competitive skeet shooter and
> they were both comfortable and reduced noise.
> Do any of you know any more about the legality of molded plugs for riding
> motorcycles in Maryland ??
>
> Best regards,Alancell: 410.409.1041
>
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