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Actual Requirements Hells Angels Have For Their Members (One Of Them Is Hard To Believe) - Brake For It
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Actual Requirements Hells Angels Have For Their Members (One Of Them Is Hard To Believe)
Karyn Bailey | Trending | 2 Mar 2026
The Hells Angels is one of the most well-known biker clubs in the world, and it all started with a group of motorcyclists in Fontana, California.
Founded in 1948, the Hells Angels now has hundreds of international charters. Though certain members have been known to break the law, there's one code of conduct they'll always stick to: their own. From what they wear and drive to how they get in and stay in the club, these Hells Angels rules are no joke.
You Have To Be Voted Into The Group
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On their website, the Hells Angels clearly state that if you have to ask how to get into a club then you "probably won't understand the answer." Becoming a member is a long process that can take years.
That's because once you join, you're in for life. Cultivating a relationship with the other members of the charter takes time. The only thing that can determine if you're truly ready to join is if the rest of the group votes you in.
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Before You're In, You're A "Prospect"
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According to investigative journalist Julian Sher, those looking to join a Hells Angel charter start as a "hang around." As the name implies, hang arounds are bikers who get invited to some Hells Angels events so both parties can get a feel for one another.
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Before you're officially a part of the group, you're called a "prospect," a name that gets stitched into your vest. These tentative members run errands that Sher describes as "gopher work."
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Their Vests Are Treated As Sacred
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The easiest way to recognize a Hells Angel is by the insignia on their vest. When a prospect becomes a full-fledged member, they get a vest with the famous logo and name on the back. Julian Sher explains that these vests are considered sacred to members.
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If one of the bikers gets arrested, he'll hand his vest to a fellow member to avoid tainting it in jail. If they get hurt and need an emergency procedure, they'll do whatever possible to prevent the vest from being cut or torn off.
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They Have A Dress Code
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The rules vary slightly from charter to charter, but there's generally a dress code that members follow. One member told Inside The Angels that he could only wear black jeans, shirts, and vests when he joined.
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Some groups won't even allow shorts! While some charters sport all-black wear, some allow blue jeans and camouflage patterns. The color and design codes can help distinguish which charter you belong to and further establish that you're a part of the group.
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There's An Order That They Ride In
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The Hells Angels biker groups can be quite large, taking up an entire street as they ride. What you may not have known is that there's an order that they maintain while riding. The road captain and charter president remain at the front of the group.
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From there, the bikers align based on seniority and rank. The older members will stay closer to the front, followed by newer members and ending with prospects in the back.
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They All Pull Over Together
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Since the Hells Angels have a particular order to maintain, if one of them gets pulled over by a cop, they all stop. Sticking together not only helps keep everyone in their place, but also signifies how the brotherhood is linked like family.
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If you mess with one Hells Angel, you mess with them all. People are not too likely to start trouble with a huge mass of bikers around who have a history of being tough.
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They Can't Work For A Prison
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Given the Hells Angels' history with law enforcement, it's no wonder that they aren't allowed to work for a prison while in the group. Members also cannot be police officers due to the conflict of interest.
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Hells Angels have been known to engage in criminal activity at times. The group stands for freedom in the sense that they run by their own rules, so prison guards and law enforcement officers wouldn't exactly fit in with the crowd.
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You Can't Share Information About Fellow Members
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Another reason Hells Angels can't be in law enforcement is because the group has a strict discretionary policy. If a member were to rat out a fellow brother, they could expect to get kicked out of the group.
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The Hells Angels website clearly states, "We do not answer questions about members," not even missing ones. Their secrecy is meant to keep everyone in the group protected as they place loyalty to one another above all else.
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Once A Hells Angel, Always A Hells Angel
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Once you're an official Hells Angel, there's no backing out. Members don't retire, and the only time they exit the group is if they're kicked out for breaking a rule. Your charter essentially becomes a second family.
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The Hells Angels spend a ton of time together and members have already known one another for years by the time they join. When one of them passes away, everyone unites to honor the memory of their fallen brother.
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No Talking To The Media
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Since the Hells Angels are very secretive in their activities, none of them are allowed to talk to the media. This not only protects the group as a whole but also helps enforce the rule that members don't talk about one another.
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Investigator Julian Sher says members are forbidden from talking to others about their codes since it's part of their security. By keeping as many things to themselves as possible, they mitigate the risk of information leaking.
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Long-Standing Association With Harley-Davidson
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To be a Hells Angel, you don't just need to be any biker; you need to be a very specific type of motorcyclist. As we've mentioned, the recruitment process can take years because they only accept those that are like family.
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One part of being the right kind of biker is owning a Harley Davidson. Riding Harleys is a Hells Angels tradition that runs along the same lines as the sacred vest. It holds value because its a part of what makes them who they are.
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They Ride Thousands Of Miles A Year Together
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According to their website, the Hells Angels ride around 20,000 kilometers together every year. That's more than 12,000 miles! Members need to be true motorcycle fanatics to fit in, meaning that their bike is their top mode of transportation.
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While Hells Angels are like brothers, their connection is founded on their shared love of motorcycles. Riding is their outward expression of freedom and the closest they get to feeling completely liberated. As such, they'll happily spend hours on the road.
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Show Up To Club Events
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If you really take the Hells Angels way of life seriously, then the highlight of your day is attending one of their activities. Members who fail to show up to meetings and hangouts indicate to others that they are missing the point of the clu…

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