Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
There are good reasons why it's illegal in many places to bike with earphones in, at least in both ears. Dampening a sense that brings you important information about the world you're traveling through isn't a great idea.
Is it illegal to ride while deaf -- as in, can't hear anything, maybe even since birth, uses sign language to communicate, etc... ?
The rider in the opening post made a mistake that had absolutely nothing to do with the earphones and everything to do with not looking.