DOT Helmet Approval Regulations

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The Federal Department of Transport (hereinafter DOT) requires that all motorcycle helmets are tested for safety in the United States. The DOT has no home tests on these helmets, identification that meet stringent standards. If you're thinking of buying a motorcycle helmet sticker and do not see a point, think again. This is not a helmet that you trust with your life. Probably intended as a novelty, not for riding motorcycles.
Makeproper helmet on his head, and get your head around these statistics –
The DOT studies show that the percentage of motorcyclists wearing helmets year fell 13 percent in the last four, up to 58 percent of the drivers. Despite representing only 2 percent of traffic on our roads in 10 percent of all accidents involving motorcycles. Deaths from motorcycle accidents are more than ten years, has doubled in the past, and the number of 4,500 more highway deathsannually. There are also 78 000 injured in a motorcycle accident, and the rate of accidents among motorcyclists over the age of 50 has quadrupled.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard –
The NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Enter FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) for motorcycle helmets in the U.S. back in August 1973. It 'was updated in October 1998. These standards relate and impactPenetration testing, and can stay on top of the pilot in an accident. There is also a requirement for motorcycle helmets sold in the U.S. at least a 210 degree field of vision, and a set of rules regarding the labeling of helmets.
Labelling requirements –
But what are the requirements for labeling? A DOT label or sticker must be mounted on the back of the helmet, central and bottom. It must also beDOT label sewn permanently to the inside, and is not where I could be removed with the foam. A real brand-DOT have the following information: the name or logo of the manufacturer, size, date of manufacture, model name or number and components of the helmet. If you do see this information in the label, not buy, do not repeat this helmet.
Attention to the new –
Novelty helmets, as the iconic Prussian styleHelmets can be popular and trendy, but not sufficient protection in an accident and, as such, DOT never approved. These helmets above even in the head and are very safe to wear while driving. If you have a dot sticker on one of these novelty helmets, DOT label inside check to see, unfortunately, scammers are out there – you can not be in the thought of a new helmet can deceive the DOT approval.
If you intend to wear the helmet for a costume party,take a pass on it.
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