Pulled over and ticketed for a non-DOT lid or not?
#5
04-10-2009 | 05:47 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 22
From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Standards and Certifications
Here's a brief discussion of the three most common helmet safety standards and certifications: DOT, Snell and ECE 22.05. More information can be found on the Motorcycle Safety page.
The most common certification procedure for motorcycle helmets is outlined in the U.S.A. is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standard. A listing of motorcycle helmets meeting DOT standards is available for download from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To obtain the right to place the "DOT" sticker on the back of a motorcycle helmet, the manufacturer must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) known as FMVSS 218 (49CFR571.218). FMVSS 218 describes in great detail the requirements for "DOT" certification of all helmets sold in the United States for use by motorcyclists. Helmets that do not meet the minimal DOT standards may not be sold as "motorcycle helmets" in the U.S.A.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have proposed new motorcycle helmet labeling requirements for the familiar "DOT" sticker in 2008. See this wBW page for more information.(obtained from webbikeworld)
it is illegal to place a dot sticker on a noncompliant helmet (federal law).
To obtain the right to place the "DOT" sticker on the back of a motorcycle helmet, the manufacturer must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) known as FMVSS 218 (49CFR571.218). FMVSS 218 describes in great detail the requirements for "DOT" certification of all helmets sold in the United States for use by motorcyclists. Helmets that do not meet the minimal DOT standards may not be sold as "motorcycle helmets" in the U.S.A.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have proposed new motorcycle helmet labeling requirements for the familiar "DOT" sticker in 2008. See this wBW page for more information.(obtained from webbikeworld)
it is illegal to place a dot sticker on a noncompliant helmet (federal law).
#6
04-10-2009 | 06:20 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 26
From: Upstate NY
Try to prove that case to the NY State troopers who run checkpoints including helmet checks.
#7
04-10-2009 | 06:26 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9,255
Likes: 281
From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Actually this is a big can of worms ... DOT can be misconstrued in many ways.. Personally glad Florida has No helmet law but if going to wear a helmet and serious about protecting your head against injury get a good helmet that meets ANZI standards or might as well wear a beanie with a spinner on top for all the good it will do you...
Trending Topics
#8
04-10-2009 | 06:45 AM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 29,598
Likes: 18
From: Oregon
Gee whiz. Ebay usually has lots of sellers with DOT stickers, usually in 4-packs. Maybe a couple of bucks each.
I mean, if you repaint your helmet or something, they'd come in handy?
Does the helmet just have to have a sticker?
I mean, if you repaint your helmet or something, they'd come in handy?
Does the helmet just have to have a sticker?
#9
04-10-2009 | 09:03 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,942
Likes: 6
From: guntersville, al
there are many reports of troopers on the Dragon issuing tickets or holding the biker until a DOT helmet was produced.
