Here in Oregon, we don't have to remove our lids, In fact we don't even have to pump our own fuel! It is rather frustrating though when the kid won't bend the rules a little to let you fuel your own ride. I don't want some cranked out freak spraying gas all over my paint.... As far as helmets in business' go. Do they think the robber is gonna take off the lid after they ask? Umm, how bout, NO! If they can't see you, they can't see you. I have never been asked to take off my helmet. I pretty sure I wouldn't if asked to.