Ducati Monster 696 Owner's Manual page 8

Warning
Some medications and drugs may cause
drowsiness or other effects that slow down reaction
time and the rider's ability to control the motorcycle,
possibly leading to an accident.
Some states require vehicle insurance.
Warning
Check your state laws. Obtain insurance
coverage and keep your insurance document secure
with the other motorcycle documents.
To protect rider and passenger safety, some states
mandate the use of a certified helmet.
Warning
Check your state laws. Riding without a helmet
may be punishable by law.
Warning
Riders without helmets are more likely to suffer
severe bodily injury or die if they are in an accident.
Warning
Check that your helmet complies with safety
specifications, permits good vision, is the right size
for your head, and carries a certification label
indicating that it conforms to the standards in force in
your state. Traffic laws differ from state to state.
Learn about traffic laws in your state before riding and
always obey them.
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