The report deals with safety helmets of two-wheeled vehicle riders in the European Community. Recommendations are described and presented regarding: (1) the improvement of the safety of drivers/passengers of two-wheelers by the use of a helmet; and (2) the description of an ideal situation regarding common legislation for safety requirements of the helmet and for its use. These recommendations are based on: (1) a description of the existing situation in EC Member States regarding the legislation on the use of helmets and on the requirements to be met by helmets; (2) background data in the twelve Member States on the ownership and use of two-wheelers and on accidents and casualties among drivers and passengers, and (3) scientific knowledge such as on injuring due to traffic accidents of drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, divided into users and non-users of helmets.


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    Title :

    Utilisation of Security Helmets for Two-Wheeled Vehicle Riders


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    109 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English