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Is it for me? I need my License? Home » Resources » Protective-gearGear made for motorcycling will provide the highest levels of of comfort and impact protection. For the best protection wear protective: We wear all the gear all the time because you never know when your going to need it. Jacket & Pants - Covering the body with leather or an abrasion-resistant fabric (e.g., Cordura®, Kevlar® or ballistic nylon) provides higher levels of injury protection Gloves - Motorcycle gloves protect your hands and wrists from abrasion, weather, and even fatigue. Footwear - Over-the-ankle footwear protects feet and ankles from injury as well as providing support for balancing your motorcycle DOT Approved Helmet - Protect yourself from head or face injury with a DOT approved Helmet. DOT approval means the helmet has been approved for minimum levels of safety by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Eye protection - Your eyes are precious, wear shatter resistant goggles or a face shield to protect yourself from debris.
The best gear provides: DOT & Snell Approval are two key things to look for in a quality helmet Helmets and Helmet Laws: Missouri laws require motorcycle riders to wear helmets, auto drivers to wear seat-belts, boaters to use flotation devices, and hunters to wear bright vests. The MMSP encourages all riders to wear proper protective gear including a helmet that is compliant with U.S. D.O.T. standards. Reducing helmet roll off risk: Minimize risk of your helmet coming off in a crash by checking fit and the retention system. For more see How easily do helmets come off in a crash Is your helmet compliant with federal standards? Compliant vs. Non-compliant Helmets: To learn more about the difference between compliant and non-compliant helmet the Michigan State Patrol has provided a website that explains the differences: Click here Look for these major things when selecting your helmet: Drivers' and Commercial Drivers' LicensesUnless otherwise provided for by law, it shall be
unlawful for any person, except those expressly exempted by section (1) Operate any vehicle upon any highway in this state unless the person has a valid license; (2) Operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this state unless such person has a valid license that shows the person has successfully passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle as prescribed by the director. The director may indicate such upon a valid license issued to such person, or shall issue a license restricting the applicant to the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle if the actual demonstration, required by section 302.173, is conducted on (3) Authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle or motortricycle owned by such person or under such person's control to be driven upon any highway by any person whose license does not indicate that the person has passed the examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle or has
been issued an instruction permit therefor; (4) Operate a motor vehicle with an instruction permit or license issued to another person. 2. Every person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in section 301.010, upon any highway of this state shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the director. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 302.340 any person convicted of violating subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. A first violation of subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section shall be punishable as a class DA second violation of subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section shall be punishable as a class A misdemeanor. convicted a third or subsequent time of violating subdivision (1) or (2) of
subsection 1 of this section is guilty of a class E felony. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 302.340, violation of subdivisions (3) and (4) of subsection 1 of this section is a misdemeanor, the first violation punishable as a class D misdemeanor, a second or subsequent violation of this section punishable as a class C misdemeanor, and the penalty for failure to wear protective headgear as required by subsection 2 of this section is an infraction for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars may be imposed. provisions of law and court rules to the contrary, no court costs shall be imposed upon any person due to such violation. No points shall be assessed pursuant to section 302.302 for a failure to wear such protective headgear. Prior pleas of guilty and prior findings of guilty shall be pleaded and proven in the same manner as required by section 558.021. (RSMo 1939 § 8444, A.L. 1951 p. 678, A.L. 1967 p. 409, A.L. 1984 H.B.
1045, A.L. 1988 H.B. 990, A.L. 1989 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 3, A.L. 1995 H.B. 717, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047, A.L. 1999 S.B. 19, A.L. 2011 H.B. 111, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars. A second violation of subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section shall be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year and/or a fine not to exceedAny person convicted a third or subsequent time of violating subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection 1 of this section is guilty of a class D felony. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 302.340, violation of subdivisions (3) and (4) of subsection 1 of this section is a misdemeanor, the first violation punishable by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars, a second or subsequent violation of this section punishable as a class C misdemeanor, and the penalty for failure to wear
protective headgear as required by subsection 2 of this section is an infraction for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars may be Notwithstanding all other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary, no court costs shall be imposed upon any person due to suchNo points shall be assessed pursuant to section 302.302 for a failure to wear such protective headgear. Prior pleas of guilty and prior findings of guilty shall be pleaded and proven in the same manner as required by section 558.021.Unless otherwise provided for by law, it shall be unlawful for any person, except those expressly exempted by section 302.080, to: (1) Operate any vehicle upon any highway in this state unless the person has a valid license; (2) Operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this state unless such person has a valid license that shows the person has successfully passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle as
prescribed by the director. The director may indicate such upon a valid license issued to such person, or shall issue a license restricting the applicant to the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle if the actual demonstration, required by section 302.173, is conducted on such vehicle; (3) Authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle or motortricycle owned by such person or under such person's control to be driven upon any highway by any person whose license does not indicate that the person has passed the examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle or has been issued an instruction permit therefor; (4) Operate a motor vehicle with an instruction permit or license issued 2. Every person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in section 301.010, upon any highway of this state shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications