RE: [ST] earplugs

[peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Marc,

I can at least offer some anecdotal evidence.  After almost 2.5 years of
riding a 30 minute commute at >60 mph speeds I now have a constant and
persistent ringing in my ears.  I didn't notice it until I was doing a lot
of work on my house began wearing earplugs for protection against the noise
of the power tools, and the ringing became very noticeable once all the
other ambient noise was blocked out.

It certainly couldn't be entered into a scientific journal, but as far as I
can observe the motorcycle riding is the only thing that could have caused
this (quiet workplace, don't listen to loud music, don't frequent
nightclubs, etc.)

Taking political action about this silly law was something I too had
considered.  Please keep me updated off list (pchittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx), as I
will gladly make some noise to my state rep if I know when it is coming up
to vote.

In the mean time, does anyone know how a person could get their hands on
some of these custom legally sanctioned earplugs?  Do they really have to be
custom made, or are they just really really expensive and thus "custom"?

Peter Chittum - '01 BRG Sprint ST


- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Marc
Danziger
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 10:24 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] earplugs

Here in CA, there is a quirk in the law which makes custom earplugs legal
to wear while riding, and the foam ones illegal. Many officers,
particularly in 'high enforcement' zones, will add-on the earplug cite to
other citations, adding points and dollars to the ticket.

I've convinced a state legislator to carry a bill getting rid of this
absurd law.

I need to get a package together for her staff by 12/15, and can use some
help. Am particularly interested in any concrete information on the effect
of earplugs on hearing loss, and on operator alertness and awareness.

Anyone up for it?? Let me know.


Marc D


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