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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.
What else can I help you with?
Are all motorcycle dot helmets equally protective?
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.
Is there a law that motorcyclist must were dot approved helmets?
In most states DOT helmets are required.
What are the requirements for a motorcycle helmet to be DOT-certified?
Please see the Related Links to view U.S. DOT stipulations for motorcycle helmets.
Can you wear a dirt helmet on the street?
All helmets must be DOT approved and have the DOT sticker on them, in the US, when helmets are required.
Can you use a scooter helmet for your motorcycle?
Motorcycle helmets need to be either DOT or SNELL certified, if the helmet has that certification then you can use a scooter helmet on a motorcycle.
What is the difference between snowmobile and motorcycle helmets?
A motorcycle helmet must meet DOT gauges to be legitimate for the street, a snowmobile head protector does not.
Do novelty motorcycle helmets offer much protection to the head in a slow speed crash?
No. They are not DOT certified
Will a DOT helmet be required by law on 1-1-2008?
DOT helmets have always been required in any state where a helmet law is enforced.
Is a visible DOT sticker required on a motorcycle helmet?
yea
Are motorcyclists in California required to wear helmets?
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.
What kind of helmets do the sons of anarchy wear?
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.
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