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.
Utilisation of Security Helmets for Two-Wheeled Vehicle Riders
1990
109 pages
Report
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English
Road Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation , Human Factors Engineering , Helmets , Injury prevention , Motorcycle safety , Motorcycle operator injuries , Safety devices , Head protection , Helmet design , Mopeds , Vehicle accidents , Motorcycle laws , Motorcycle operators , Foreign technology
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