In the cinema, films like the iconic “Easy Rider” have put a soundtrack to the universe of the two wheels. And, surely, more than one owner of a cruiser motorcycle will have hummed under the helmet the legendary song “Born to be wild” by Steppe n wolf or the no less recurrent “Sweet home Alabama” by the also North American Lynyrd Skynyrd. What's more: who does not hum daily, while traveling on a motorcycle or scooter, some of the songs of their favorite artists? Here we leave you all the indications to be able to enjoy your motorcycle radio

Another thing is how to enjoy the songs. Because, of course, motorcycles have many advantages but also their drawbacks. Among others, most are not equipped as standard with audio equipment that allows listening to radio programs, musical themes or traffic information during a journey. But be able, you can… Before, let's see what the General Traffic Regulations say    about it.


Driver's obligations


In Section 2 of Article 18 , the text that harmonizes the Law on Traffic, Circulation of Motor Vehicles and Road Safety makes it clear that “it is forbidden to drive and use helmets or headphones connected to receivers or sound reproducers , except during the corresponding teaching and the performance of the aptitude tests in open circuit to obtain the driving license for two-wheeled motorcycles when required by the General Regulations for Drivers ”.


In addition, " the use while driving mobile telephony devices and any other means or communication system is prohibited , except when the development of communication takes place without using hands or using helmets, headphones or similar instruments."


Motorcycles with speakers

Seen like this, enjoying an audio system seems complicated ..., unless you have a generous budget and you buy a motorcycle that originally mounts specific equipment. Typically, models are usually  touring or bagger and some of them have a equipmen to  really 9:40:18 sophisticated.


Within these segments, the latest motorcycles will allow you to listen to the radio and, in addition, connect external devices through auxiliary connections or USB ports , thus making the route more entertaining and bearable. And sometimes to an extreme degree, since units are marketed with systems that deliver 200 watts divided into 10 speakers. One pass, right?


If you are one of the lucky ones who has such an “arsenal”, try to be respectful of your surroundings and not put the volume “on top”. On the road, during a trip, you may not bother other road users. But in the city, especially in certain time slots, the most likely thing is that you disturb the rest of the neighbors and, incidentally, tarnish the reputation of the motorcycle group. Be careful and supportive.


Motorcycle speakers

In the event that your motorcycle lacks speakers, you can purchase one on the internet or specialized stores. The offer is varied both in design and price. Theirs is to do you a  kit  complet or include supports for fixing them, amplifier, radio tuner port to connect music players and Bluetooth.


Important: make sure that the speakers are sturdy and are perfectly fixed to your mount. If this is not the case, some could come off while you are driving and cause an incident on the road you are driving on. And they also have to be waterproof to prevent inclement weather from spoiling them. Finally, the amplifier must have a power of about 100 watts to guarantee optimal hearing during the journey.


This alternative is interesting if your motorcycle has good aerodynamic protection. Otherwise, part of the music will be "lost" in the air and your financial investment will not have been of much use.


Bluetooth Helmets

Regardless of the speaker system (integrated or mounted later) that the motorcycle has, it is interesting to buy a helmet with Bluetooth. This wireless connection will allow you to listen to the news of the day or music with total clarity, since the speakers are integrated.


However: these helmets are approved for certain European countries and in Spain, pursuant to section 2 of article 18 of the General Traffic Regulations, they could be considered as “similar instruments” . Therefore, if in a traffic control an agent perceives that music "comes out" of your head, it is likely that, according to the law, he can sanction you.If this is the case, taking into account that you do not have headphones “connected” physically to your external auditory canal, you will always have the possibility of recourse to justice. There are cases in which it has ended up giving the motorist the reason .


Undoubtedly, this is a "delicate" issue that would be convenient to regulate in the short or medium term. Until then, driving a motorcycle equipped with a Bluetooth helmet, making use of this wireless system, carries a penalty of 1,50 euros and the withdrawal of three points from the driving license.

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