Is it illegal to have a GoPro on a motorcycle helmet?

Is it illegal to mount a GoPro on a motorcycle helmet? There are no specific laws in any state that prohibit riders from mounting a GoPro or other action sports camera on their helmets. Most states say that it’s OK to mount a camera on your helmet as long as you don’t alter its original state by drilling holes into it. And if you’re using a motorcycle helmet mount, which doesn’t require any hardware, this won’t be a problem. 

However, some states have unique motorcycle helmet laws, so best to check with your local law enforcement as the laws may be different across the US and the world.

Let’s take a step back for a second, and ask a different question: “Why do I need a motorcycle helmet camera in the first place?”

Why You Need to To Record Your Rides

You need to get a camera on your motorcycle helmet, it may be a matter of life or death or at least evidence of what happened in the event of a crash. This is the entire reason that we started our company, Chin Mounts.

We all know someone who uses a dash cam on their car to protect themselves for lots of different reasons. Those same reasons apply for us motorcyclists, if not more so due to the risks involved with riding.

A helmet camera mount is a great way to capture a point-of-view (POV) perspective of what happened leading up to any incident on a motorcycle. That’s why we developed our action camera mounts for motorcycle helmets. We want you to be able to capture your riding adventures AND have the evidence to support your claim in the event of an injury due to an inattentive driver or freak accident.

Motorcyclists are More Susceptible To Injury

The fact that motorcyclists are more susceptible to injury is a fact known to all riders. We're smaller on the road and less visible to the drivers around us. The US is even more dangerous as people don’t necessarily think about motorcycles on the road. They’re not used to looking for motorcycles around their cars and it’s extremely important that you get some high quality video evidence to back up your case in the event of an unfortunate accident.

In the Event There are No Witnesses Present

If somebody is nearby that may have seen the accident, try and get their contact information if you are not injured. However, it’s important to have video footage of the accident in case there are no witnesses nearby. We always ride with gear on, gloves, helmet, boots and everything else, but also when we ride we're always recording our riding adventures with our GoPro using our Chin Mounts.

Not only is the footage going to protect you in the event of an unfortunate accident, but you may also capture some funny moments and then you have it on video. Our Helmet Camera Chin Mounts work great for personal protection liability as they provide you with footage that's truly representative of your riding experience.

When you think about it, you spent all that money on quality motorcycle gear just in case you have an accident, but what are you going to do to protect yourself in case there's no witnesses around? Save yourself now and let the footage speak for itself later!

To Protect Yourself In Court

How are you going to protect yourself in court? Without video evidence or a witness it becomes he said, she said. If you have a video recording showing all the circumstances leading up to the accident, no matter what the other person says, you have full video evidence and can protect yourself from a wrongful lawsuit.

Perhaps you hit your head when you crashed and you don’t even know what happened. Our bodies will often go into shock after a traumatic experience and we can’t remember exactly what happened but a video is a witness without bias. Videos don't lie and irrefutable proof is your only hope in a personal injury trial.

Get ahead of the game and invest in a Chin Mount for your motorcycle helmet to protect yourself from the unfortunate circumstance that may happen one day.

Obviously, we hope things don’t happen but we know they do, that’s why we wear good quality riding gear and capture all of our adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can you have a GoPro on your bike helmet?

Yes, you can have a GoPro mounted on your bike helmet, provided it complies with local laws and regulations.

Can you wear a GoPro on a motorcycle?

Yes, you can wear a GoPro on a motorcycle as long as it does not obstruct your view or violate any traffic laws.

Are GoPros a traffic violation?

GoPros are generally not considered a traffic violation, but it is important to ensure they are mounted securely and do not obstruct your view.

Can you have a GoPro on top of your helmet?

Yes, you can have a GoPro mounted on top of your helmet, as long as it is securely attached and does not interfere with your safety gear. However, the chin guard is generally considered the best place to mount a GoPro on full face helmets.