The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages each State to have and enforce a law requiring all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. Motorcycle helmets provide the best protection from head injury for motorcyclists involved in traffic crashes. The passage of helmet use laws governing all motorcycle operators and passengers is the most effective method of increasing helmet use. Additionally, NHTSA strongly supports comprehensive motorcycle safety programs that include the use of motorcycle helmets and other safety equipment, rider education, motorcycle operator licensing, and responsible use of alcohol.


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    Title :

    Traffic Safety Facts: Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws


    Publication date :

    2008


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English