Quote Originally Posted by betagirl
When I ride alone, I always bring my iPod. I keep the volume low enough where I can hear what's going on around me. I don't ever ride with headphones with others though, so I can hear communications etc. So you're not the only rule breaker I know in some states it's actually illegal to ride with headphones, but I don't think I've ever heard of anyone getting pulled over.
I'm with you Betagirl. iPod when alone and nothing when with others. I find the earbuds don't interfere with traffic noise very much and have had no problems so far.