Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

Is it legal to listen to an ipod with earbuds in while riding a motorcycle on the road?


Asked on 6/13/10, 5:28 pm

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Antonio Mari Mari Legal Group

OCGA � 40-6-250. Wearing device which impairs hearing or vision

No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing a headset or headphone which would impair such person's ability to hear, nor shall any person while operating a motor vehicle wear any device which impairs such person's vision; provided, however, that a person may wear a headset or headphone for communication purposes only while operating a motorcycle. This Code section shall not apply to hearing aids or instruments for the improvement of defective human hearing, eyeglasses, or sunglasses. This Code section shall not apply to any law enforcement officer or firefighter equipped with any communications device necessary in the performance of such person's duties.

Looks like no based on the above statute.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 6:59 am


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