Talk Morgan Forums Talk Morgan Members Section Special Information Headphones...are they legal?

My hearing aids shut down when exposed to strong wind so when in the Mog I tend to take them out, so is it much different from wearing headphones as either way the sound received is sub normal.

I know a couple of folk locally that are DEAF and they drive legally without any problems !

Probably use their mirrors more often than most white van drivers.

Yes, in my view they are very attentive safe drivers as their awareness levels are higher I believe as part of the compensation of losing one sense.

Both my Father and my Uncle became profoundly deaf in their latter years. They drove safely-ish, but couldn't hear emergency vehicles coming up behind them, and perhaps more dangerously couldn't hear if their indicators were on. With advancing years, diminishing eyesight ruled-out night driving, and restricted neck movement made emerging from junctions very hazardous. I have noticed the same thing in the past year or so, the trick will be to know when to stop driving. Hopefully not just yet.

I have never seen bikers get into trouble for them under helmets.

I have used headphone(s) in the S2 in the past, mostly using 1 bluetooth earpiece with noise cancelling to hear the waze/satnav and have a clear other ear for surrounding stuff. I am always very aware that hearing bluelight sirens is paramount.