Helmets confiscated?

[thehollowmen]

I went to rialto last night, and they confiscated our helmets :nono: apparently we're terrorists or something.
I handed over the helmets so I didn't spoil a good night.

Anyways, I went back today and got a different story from the manager that has to with fire regulations. But that's screwy because hoyts don't confiscate them.

And I don't really want to put my fragile safety equipment in the hands of others. Especially how it now has white scuff marks on it.

I have flip up helmets and often wear them through stores with the frount up with no complaints. I take them off for banks, post shops and signposted stores.

What other places are confiscating helmets?
Are we safe in handing them over to someone who doesn't recognise the danger of "one impact"?

[bugjuice]

I wouldn't.. all it'd take is one clutz who has no idea about them or what they're doing, to drop/bang it or drop something onto it, then it could be unsafe. Thing is, are they willing to pay for a new one?

I'd just say to them and make it clear - either I watch the film thru the visor on my helmet (cos it has one of those cool red/blue visors that makes everything 3D), or I leave and not come back, and tell all my biker friends about this, who in turn, tell their friends, and so forth. I'm going to the cinema down the road, that will allow me to keep my property. Now give me a free icecream with nuts please.

[beelzebub]

It was me - I caused your helmets to be confiscated. Shame there wasn't more damage to them though - the assistant was a little resistant to my influence. :devil2:

[crashe]

Hmmmm now thats a first to happen at a movie theatre...

I know that I always carry mine into the theatre at Rialto and all other movie theatres. I just put mine on the empty chair next to me... with my jacket etc.. or if not enough seats then I get the aisle seat and put all my gear in the aisle when the movie starts.

If anyone asked to confiscate my helmet... then I would leave.

As you don't know what they will do to your helmet...
They could drop it and not tell you.
Hide drugs under the foam stuff.. and then the drug squad and dogs arrest you. (Think sharpeal Corby)
They could pour a drink into it accidently...

Sorry but I don't trust no one with my helmet.... its what helps save my life.

[Jonty]

It was me - I caused your helmets to be confiscated. Shame there wasn't more damage to them though - the assistant was a little resistant to my influence. :devil2:

Tosser :tugger: :tugger: :tugger:

[Sniper]

Amen Jonty.

[inlinefour]

I'm not sure if there would be anyone that gullable to believe that rubbish. There is no way that I'd be handing over my helmet what so ever. I've found that the few times I've had hassles going into a place, asking for my money back tends to sort it out and they let me straight on in any way. :devil2:

[Bren_chch]

i'm pretty certain i would no hand my helmet over in that situation i would be to worried about clumsy hands!

weird!!

[vifferman]

Tosser :tugger: :tugger: :tugger:
Ooooooooh.... now you've done it.

[T.I.E]

they should have it in their terms and conditions somewhere reguarding confiscations of helmets. maybe classed as a potentional mask. but somewhere accesible to public should be a list of terms and agreements when purchasing the ticket or entering the theatre.
they can not deny you access to the theater if it is not written somewhere. otherwise they would be discrimaniting. and that is a no no.
be good to get a whole bunch of bikers along to go to the theatre and see what happens.

[Waylander]

I'de make them give me my ticket money back and then leave never to return and tell all my biker mates never go there.

Got stopped at the grocery store cause they wanted my jacket and helmet to make sure I wasn't gonna steal anything (not what they said but certainly what the meant) I told them to get stuffed. Wasn't wearing the helmet just carying it.

[Ixion]

Casino in Dorkland won't let you into the actual gambling area carrying a lid. You can check it into their "we look after it for you" desk (for free), and you can wander round with it in the general area, restaurants etc.


Nobody could tell me why though. But I didn't really push it, I was just wandering through for a look, cos I don't gamble (unless I can rig the deck in my favour )

[thehollowmen]

they should have it in their terms and conditions somewhere reguarding confiscations of helmets. maybe classed as a potentional mask. but somewhere accesible to public should be a list of terms and agreements when purchasing the ticket or entering the theatre.
they can not deny you access to the theater if it is not written somewhere. otherwise they would be discrimaniting. and that is a no no.
be good to get a whole bunch of bikers along to go to the theatre and see what happens.

Anybody wearing a tshirt could make a ninja mask ohnoes they're all terrorists.

[Matt Bleck]

Anybody wearing a tshirt could make a ninja mask ohnoes they're all terrorists.

Oh my GOD that is so fucken funny.

I can't wait to get home and try that!!

[Wolf]

Anybody wearing a tshirt could make a ninja mask ohnoes they're all terrorists.
All t-shirts now must be confiscated. I volunteer to confiscate them from the attractive women...

I left a helmet in the care of an employee of Waterworld here in Hamilscum - never again.

[sAsLEX]

Got stopped at the grocery store cause they wanted my jacket and helmet to make sure I wasn't gonna steal anything (not what they said but certainly what the meant) I told them to get stuffed. Wasn't wearing the helmet just carying it.

lol i use my helmet as a carry bag for shit in the supermarket, prob not good for it but meh

[*sic]

NO the ninja hood has been exposed!.

you are not a true ninja..

[Skyryder]

Casino in Dorkland won't let you into the actual gambling area carrying a lid. You can check it into their "we look after it for you" desk (for free), and you can wander round with it in the general area, restaurants etc.


Nobody could tell me why though. But I didn't really push it, I was just wandering through for a look, cos I don't gamble (unless I can rig the deck in my favour )

Casino's have all sorts of rules and regulations. Mainly to stop cheating or the potential to cheat.

I am not sure of the legaility to order the handing over of a helmut. If you have already purchased a ticket to the movies then a 'contract' has been completed. If the helmut in any way interfers with other patrons enjoyment of the movie then management may ask to look after it for you or give you the option to leave. There may well be safety issues with helumts but that could also be argued with bags etc.

Skyryder

[thehollowmen]

I am not sure of the legaility to order the handing over of a helmut. If you have already purchased a ticket to the movies then a 'contract' has been completed. If the helmut in any way interfers with other patrons enjoyment of the movie then management may ask to look after it for you or give you the option to leave. There may well be safety issues with helumts but that could also be argued with bags etc.


I'm not too sure either about handing over of safety equipment, and also am not sure why I've got two different stories from the same staff, but a few weeks ago everything was fine.

*Shrugs* guess I'll file a formal complaint on monday and try and get the story straightened.

[Firefight]

I went to rialto last night, and they confiscated our helmets :nono: apparently we're terrorists or something.
I handed over the helmets so I didn't spoil a good night.

Anyways, I went back today and got a different story from the manager that has to with fire regulations. But that's screwy because hoyts don't confiscate them

am unaware of any fire reg which would cover confiscating helmets, did he quote a specific regulation ?


F/F

[Wolf]

am unaware of any fire reg which would cover confiscating helmets, did he quote a specific regulation ?F/F
The one that says "if we have to evacuate, I want to be sure you're inconvenienced as much as possible, you bikie scum!" ??? :devil2:

[inlinefour]

The one that says "if we have to evacuate, I want to be sure you're inconvenienced as much as possible, you bikie scum!" ??? :devil2:

I think its just a power thing. Someone was having a crap day and thought up a stupid idea like this as a result. I go to the movies once in a blue moon with the lads and we allways have our helmets with us. Never once have I been asked for it. If I did I would decline and should they insist, I might advised them where I'd tend to shove it if they actually tried to enforce their petty rule. One thing I do as a nurse is when someone comes up with a bright/lame idea(s) is to ask for the rational behind the idea. If they cannot come up with logic and a good dose of common sense, then I rubbish the idea and ignore it. They might not like it, but they have no legal justification to enforce their ideas/rules at times...

[Dafe]

I wouldn't hand over my helmet to anybody. It's not a weapon or an offensive item. I would have demanded more reasoning from the manager.
As far as I'm concerned, It's classed as an expensive hat. Not a flamethrower or firestarting or even fire enhancing device.
I wonder if the confiscator just took a personal disliking to you?
I would have even taken down his/her name and informed the person that you will be looking into your personnal rights and that you would lay discrimination charges if theres a hint of bullshit going on.
That'll keep their shit sorted!

However, If asked kindly to remove your helmet, never an issue! Confiscate, thats quite personnal.

[thehollowmen]

am unaware of any fire reg which would cover confiscating helmets, did he quote a specific regulation ?
F/F

No, he said he'd get back to me on that.

I don't think it was a bad day thing, because when standing at the counter waiting for the manager yesterday when I came back, another one of the ticket sales people tried to take my helmet again.

Dafe - if they get too rowdy they can do the whole tresspass thing or deny you entry. Granted, I'd kick up a shitstorm later.

[chris]

Surely they are just trying to prevent other patrons tripping or falling over them? If you left it sitting next to your chair or in the aisle next to you, it could easily be tripped over in the dark.
Next time you go to the cinema, take your helmet bag with you and put it in that before handing it over.

[Pixie]

I wouldn't.. all it'd take is one clutz who has no idea about them or what they're doing, to drop/bang it or drop something onto it, then it could be unsafe. Thing is, are they willing to pay for a new one?

I'd just say to them and make it clear - either I watch the film thru the visor on my helmet (cos it has one of those cool red/blue visors that makes everything 3D), or I leave and not come back, and tell all my biker friends about this, who in turn, tell their friends, and so forth. I'm going to the cinema down the road, that will allow me to keep my property. Now give me a free icecream with nuts please.
Do you want your nuts crushed?

[Calo]

Is this a fire risk? :rofl: