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  Washington State Patrol title head Bogus Motorcycle Helmets

Picture of a bogus motorcycle helmet

Almost all motorcycle riders wear helmets. Legal helmets are proven to save lives. However, some helmets are sold as novelty items only; never intended for use on the road. In a collision, these "novelty" helmets provide almost no protection for the rider. Unfortunately some people are confused about what makes a helmet legal and safe to wear.

The attached PDF file will give you some insight into buying a motorcycle helmet that is legal to use and will afford you the greatest protection. If you would like some additional information, please visit the links and documents provided.

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arrow Bogus Motorcycle Helmets - Download a PDF copy of the bogus helmet brochure.

arrow Research information - Southern California Injury Prevention Research Center.

arrow Revised Code of Washington 46.37.530 - Defines motorcycle helmet.

arrow Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 - For all legal motorcylcle helmets.

 
 

 

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