we'll examine the untold details of the DOT standard for dot helmets and examine the possible hazards that dot biker helmets wearers may not realize they be exposed to
In most states DOT helmets are required.
All helmets must be DOT approved and have the DOT sticker on them, in the US, when helmets are required.
When it comes time to pick the right motorcycle dot helmets it is essential to be safe. With so many choices available it's difficult to know if all dot approved helmets offer the same level of protection.
SNELL is an addition safety rating for helmets. The SNELL Foundation certification is more stringent than DOT certification.
Yes, mc riders in the entire state of Ca. are required to wear DOT approved helmets although enforcement of the DOT requirement is virtually non-existent. Many riders including myself use what are commonly known as "novelty" helmets.
No. As they're not intended for use with ground vehicles (such as motorcycles), they're not even evaluated by the DOT.
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Yes.
DOT helmets have always been required in any state where a helmet law is enforced.
From the Snell Memorial foundation website : "The DOT Motorcycle Helmet Standard is a mandatory minimum for headgear sold for motorcycle use throughout the United States. It is specified in most US jurisdictions where motorcycle helmet use is required. Recently, Canada also requires that motorcyclists wear either DOT or Snell certified motorcycle helmets." The European ECE 22-05 standard is accepted in Quebec and British Colombia. The DOT standard is the US Department of Transportation, SNELL is an independent non-profit organisation, and ECE 22-05 is the European Community standard. In Canada, the CSA no longer certifies motorcycle helmets. Each province in Canada legislates their own motorcycle helmet laws. (Snell is not a racing approval company, just a helmet safety approval company; all of the racing organisations in North America accept the ECE 22-05 standard for racing, but they also accept Snell. And the SA approval is very similar to the M "motorcycle," the main difference is that it must also have a fire resistant lining.
No. They are not DOT certified
They wear fake helmets with no padding, and quick release plastic snaps. They look good for a T.V. show but are not DOT approved and provide absolutly no protection.