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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

Are the steering balls that goes on the steering wheel illegal? (also called steering assists knob)

and im not talking about in a transport truck, im talking about in a SUV

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rustyboilerz: 4 months ago via Android | Last edited at 6:31PM on 2/22/2013

No, most states allow them for the disabled that have to use hand controls to drive their vehicles. Being one of those drivers, I couldn't drive without mine. Sadly, a few states have taken a stance even denying access to veterans who have missing arms. My feeling is this, if a doctor says you NEED one, you need it, it's not a 'want' item, trust me on this.

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sugarbee: 4 months ago

i heard about that.

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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

no i just got a 8 ball knob, always wanted one. and i live in Canada. well newfoundland to be exact

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rustyboilerz: 4 months ago via Android

Then it appears you need to talk to the RCMP and find out if they're illegal.

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sarte: 4 months ago via iPhone

Rusty I hope I did not offend you with my flip answer...

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rustyboilerz: 4 months ago via Android

No, I didn't know the questioner was from Canada. So I had him check the regs at the RCMP. A funny answer is allowed every now and then, though the new c.g's. kind of put a crimp in thing at ask. So, no harm, no foul. Sarte.

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sarte: 4 months ago via iPhone

Cheers...)

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ChernobylZero: 4 months ago

I don't think so, but check at any local car dealership, court office, police station, etc. for facts just in case.

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gatorblu: 4 months ago

I doubt it since they are used for disabled drivers who only have use of one hand.

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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

i got two hands lol. Its a 8 ball knob, i always wanted one so i got one but i dont know if its legal. lol

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LeonChaney: 4 months ago via iPhone

They are illegal in some states. Check with your local police station before you install one.

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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

i live in newfoundland bro. and its already installed, its an 8 ball knob.

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sugarbee: 4 months ago

i doubt it too

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NAFTA: 4 months ago

Apparently there is no federal law against "Brodie Knobs".....but state laws vary.....you'd need to check with your state's DMV.....
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7584610_steering-wheel-knobs-legal.html

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sugarbee: 4 months ago

you are so right!!

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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

i live in newfoundland

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JohnRamirez: 4 months ago via iPhone

The balls. Ah ?

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sarte: 4 months ago via iPhone

They come in a package with the fuzzy dice that you hang over the rearview mirror and the Bobble-hipped hula girl that you put on the dashboard...)

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JustinTaylor: 4 months ago

haha. nah bro i just got for when i uses a trailer. its an 8 ball knob lol

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