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By law, all helmets sold in the U.S. must meet standards set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). [5] There were two helmet recalls in the year 2000. [1] A helmet made by Rand International of Farmingdale, NY was voluntarily recalled and involved 70,000 helmets known as "L.A. Cruisin' Bike Helmets" in child, youth and adult sizes. [1]
The current Bandit helmet lineup from Simpson includes a Carbon Fiber Bandit, introduced in 2012. The X-Bandit Pro is a full carbon Super Helmet, Snell 2010, and FIA 8860 approved. Simpson’s U.S. manufacturing facility is located New Braunfels, Texas. The similarly designed "Diamondback" is notably worn by The Stig from the BBC TV Top Gear ...
State motorcyclists' rights organizations (SMROs) exist in about 32 US states, 25 of which call themselves "ABATE of (state name)," the rest going by various other names. . SMROs advocate for a point of view in motorcycling that is, in general, opposed to mandatory helmet laws, required motorcycle safety inspections, mandatory rider training and licensing, and other similar regulat
Riders preparing for a typical motorcycle track day session. Note that though prevalent, racing and sports style motorcycles aren't the only types to participate. A track day is an organised event in which non-members are allowed to drive or ride around established motor racing circuits, or alternatively (though far less common) on closed or ...
The state road system in 1956, the last year before construction on the Interstate Highway System began. In 1951, a 50-mile (80 km) section of the Gulf Freeway (now I-45) opened, becoming Texas' first urban freeway. In 1957, the state began receiving federal funding for the construction of the Interstate Highway System.
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The "Texas, Our Texas" license plates issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles will include the song's namesake as well as honor the 100th birthday of the tune with the dates 1924-2024.
First form; downgraded to secondary road NC 272 — — — — 1931: 1935 Second form; downgraded to secondary road NC 273: 18.8: 30.3 NC 279 near Belmont: NC 16 Bus. in Lucia: 1930: current NC 274: 37.1: 59.7 SC 274 at the South Carolina state line: NC 27 in Hulls Crossroads: 1930: current NC 275: 10.7 [32] 17.2 NC 274 near Bessemer City