So why are helmet cameras considered a safety issue . . .

[djhurayt]

On the bike they are fine per the rules. On the helmet is a no no. Why?

 

[tdelegram]

Helmets are not designed for crashes when cameras are mounted to them. Depending on mounting locations and forces in a crash it could cause helmet failure or transfer more energy to the shell than the shell was designed for leading to bad things.

 

[djhurayt]

that sounds reasonable and along the lines of what I thought, but want to hear others

 

[Motofun352]

The last thing you want is that camera mount snagging on something like a curb and twisting your neck around. If you decide to "take a ride" you want to slide as smoothly as possible to a stop.

 

[photosbymarty]

Plus you can't safety wire it to a helmet as a tether to avoid losing it and having it hit someone else riding.