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DOT-compliant helmets sold in the United States must have a label on the back that contains the following wording and information: manufacturer and/or brand, model designation, DOT, FMVSS No. 218, CERTIFIED.
Have you ever stopped to think why those small, mandatory stickers are on the back of your modern motorcycle helmet, or even what they stand for? In short, those DOT, ECE or Snell stickers show that your helmet is roadworthy and that it passed certain tests and meets specific safety standards.
DOT: Standards determined by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The DOT rating currently in effect is federal standard FMVSS 218, and any helmet with the DOT sticker should meet these standards (more on that later). ECE: Standards determined by the Economic Commission for Europe.
Examples of DOT-approved helmets: Bilt Techno 3.0, HJC i10, Scorpion EXO-R420, and Bell Qualifier DLX Mips. ECE 22.06 The Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) establishes motorcycle helmet safety standards for European countries and abroad (Australia, etc.).
A Heads Up on DOT, ECE 22.05 & Snell Motorcycle Helmet Standards. Implementation of the latest revision to DOT helmet standards looms in May, 2013, so here’s a handy look at the three most...
And given the risks of riding and possible head injuries, motorcycle helmet safety ratings and tests are crucial. Here’s a look at the leading standards and which marks of approval matter most, including an in-depth review of DOT-approved motorcycle helmets and Snell motorcycle helmets.
On November 1, Snell released its latest standards for motorcycle and other powersports helmets. There are two new sets of 2024 helmet safety standards from Snell—M2025D and M2025R.