| Almost 3,000 motorcyclists are killed each year in | | | | the District of Columbia have made helmet |
| accidents, with head injuries being a major cause | | | | wearing mandatory for motorcyclists; there are |
| of death. Safety helmets successfully reduce the | | | | four free states with no helmet laws at all. |
| chances of head injury to a great extent. They | | | | Some brands which are particularly popular among |
| are a must for all motorcyclists. | | | | motorcyclists include HJC Helmets, Shoei |
| Helmets are of different types, sizes, colors, and | | | | Motorcycle Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Bell Helmets, |
| designs. They may be full-face or open-face, but | | | | RBC Helmets, and THH Helmets. Features found in |
| have to conform to certain standards set by | | | | helmets may include ventilation systems, anti-fog |
| DOT regulations. Helmets which meet the DOT | | | | system, comfortable interior, scratch-resistant |
| Regulations usually have a DOT approval sticker | | | | face shield, and other things. |
| at the back of the helmet. | | | | Companies which provide DOT-approved, good |
| Manufacturers of helmets are also required under | | | | quality motorcycle helmets are Iron Horse |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to label | | | | Helmets, Helmets Etc, Inc, Ride Gear, Biker |
| their helmets with relevant information such as | | | | Needs, and many more. Customization options are |
| manufacturer's name, model, size, year of | | | | also provided by some companies, which allow us |
| manufacture, and construction materials, among | | | | to have special designs, cartoons, graphics, and |
| other things. Another certification or approval for | | | | other pictures on helmets. |
| all motorcycle helmets is provided by The Snell | | | | Helmets are important safety gear for all |
| Memorial Foundation. Unlike DOT, it is optional and | | | | motorcyclists. The causes of motorcycle |
| not mandatory. | | | | accidents may be numerous, but the solution to |
| Apart from such regulations, there are | | | | prevent serious injuries still remains the use of |
| motorcycle helmet laws, monitoring the use of | | | | motorcycle helmets and defensive driving |
| helmets by motorcyclists. Today, 20 states and | | | | techniques. |