Legality of "Brodie knobs"?

Question

Are "Brodie knobs" A.K.A "Suicide Knob, Granny Knob, and Steering Wheel Spinner." Legal for use in a car? Specfically ohio?

The reason i ask is, they are convenient and some are stylish but my dad told me when i was younger that they were only aloud to be used on tractors, forklifts, etc.

Answer 1

Thank you for the lesson in other names for the suicide knob (sterring wheel spinner).



In NY where I work, you may only have a steering wheel spinner affixed to your steering wheel if and only if you have the restriction listed on your license.



DMV will assign this restriction to you, usually based upon some type of medical condition with written proof from your physician.



Any other time, it would be considered illegal and a ticketable offense. Equipment violations in NY are $30 fine + $30 surcharge, and because it's an added or after-market item, the rules about correcting defective equipment don't apply.

Answer 2

I believe they are restricted to construction vehicles and forklifts, and for the use of disabled people (one-handed, etc.) They're actually harder to drive smoothly, and tend to catch on your wrist unless you use one all the time - and always drive one-handed (not a good idea!)



Good luck!

Answer 3

Ohio outlawed them many years ago. It has been over 15 years since I lived there and they were illegal then.

Answer 4

Thats true in N.C