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• Motorcycle Rider Files Lawsuit after Seattle Duck Tour Accident...
  Posted on 5/20/2012
• Three Washington State Motorcycle Accidents Leave 2 Injured, One Dead...
  Posted on 7/27/2011
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• Washington State Patrolman Injured After Motorcycle Confrontation...
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How to Identify Unsafe Motorcycle Helmets

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published this brochure about how to identify an unsafe motorcycle helmet. Here is what to check for before you purchase your next motorcycle helmet:

Thick Inner Lining
Helmets should have about 1-inch of firm polystyrene foam. It may not be visible, but you should be able to feel the thickness. If the helmet only contains soft foam padding or no padding at all, then it is a unsafe helmet.

Sturdy Chin Strap and Rivets
The DOT safety standard includes strong chinstraps and secure rivets.

Weight of Helmet
An unsafe helmet will weigh a pound or less. Your safe helmet should be around three pounds.

Design/Style of Helmet
An unsafe helmet will have any protruding attachments/decorations that will extend further than two-tenths of an inch from the helmet's surface (with the exception of visor attachments).

DOT Sticker
A helmet that meets or exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 will have a DOT sticker on the outside back of the helmet. Beware of novelty helmets sales, which may sell DOT stickers separately. In this case, the DOT sticker is invalid.

Snell or ANSI Label
Private and/or non-profit organizations such as Snell or ANSI will place labels on the inside of the helmet, stating the helmet meets their safety standards. In addition to the DOT stickers, these are good indicators that the helmet meets all required safety standards.

Manufacturer's Labeling
Under the FMVSS 218, manufacturers are required to label their helmets with their name, the model, the size and the month/year of manufacture. It must also state the construction materials and space for the owner to list their information.

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SAFE HELMET:



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Motorcyle Accidents

• Are motorcycles allowed to park on sidewalks?
• Are motorcycles with loud exhausts legal?
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