I now have my GoPro mounted on the handlebars, (With a great RAM Mount). It used to be on my helmet until I was made aware of this.....
A recent traffic stop conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in a motorcyclist being charged with an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.
On April 28, 2013 an officer from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the OPP was on patrol on Kawartha Lakes Road 121 and observed a small group of motorcyclists. The officer observed that one of the riders had a Go Pro camera mounted on his helmet – illegal under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
As a result of the investigation Alexander PETICCA, 24 years of age, of Woodville, was charged with fail to wear proper helmet on motorcycle, contrary to the HTA.
“The OPP would like to remind motorcyclists that no protrusions over 5 mm are permitted on a motorcycle helmet. Also, helmets must meet the standards as set out in the Highway Traffic Act, which include DOT, CSA, BSA and the new Euro standards,” said PC Carrie Lanning.
So be smart and remove your GOPro mounts from the helmet. Now I am sure that not many officers even knew this to be the case, but rest assured, (from a former cop), that it will be included in "updates" sent to all officers once a conviction is registered.
Wait? What the ****?