Ben Roethlisberger was driving with expired permit
The Dirt:
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn’t have a valid motorcycle driving permit or license when he crashed into a car Monday morning and likely will be ticketed, police said.
Roethlisberger’s motorcycle permit, which PennDOT can issue for one year, expired March 29, police said. Even if the permit had been valid, PennDOT regulations require anyone driving with a motorcycle permit to wear a helmet, which Roethlisberger wasn’t.
The Spin: Roethlisberger has been getting a lot of criticism for his decision to not wear a helmet, which had been widely reported to be OK under Pennsylvania law, but here we find out that it doesn’t apply to drivers who haven’t had a full license for over 2 years - Roethlisberger had a permit for one year that had expired in March. Additionally, he was driving at night - another no-no for permit holders.
Ben didn’t have valid motorcycle license (PittsburghLive.com)
