There are over 700,000 motorcycle helmets that are sold in the United States each year. Helmets are a requirement for riders in most states.
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The law depends on where you are, not where you are from. Canadians must obey US traffic laws when in the states.
They are tested differently, they do different jobs. Pilot helmets are not necessarily expected to slide 100 yards on tarmac
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A whole lot of accidents happen, here's a fact: 1,829 bikers were saved by their motorcycle helmets during crashes in 2008 - and almost 1,000 more could have been saved had they worn helmets. Here's another fact: One of three accidents happen due to drug abuse. The sad part is, now the law says we don't have to wear helmets. I hope this answered your question. Remember, if you have a motorcycle, wear a helmet, drive safe, probably a good idea not to take drugs, and you may have saved yourself. :)
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.
Bike helmets are an essential accessory for children who wish to play on their bicycles. They can be purchased both at toy stores such as Toys 'R' Us and Smyths, and also in more specialist stores such as Halfords.
about 146,000,000 were sold in the US
For many years a protective helmet was not required in many US states, including California. There was strong rider resistance to such laws or regulations. However, police motorcycle officers wore helmets for safety, to prevent head injuries in an accident. Thus, California along with many other states began to mandate helmets in motorcycling. It's been this way in California for many decades.
There are many financial providers who can provide student loans for purchases such as a motorcycle. One student motorcycle financing organization in the US is BECU Banking Solutions.
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