Department of Transportation-Approved Helmet
- Helps prevent serious head injury.
- Should fit snugly and fasten securely.
- May be a full-face helmet or an open-face helmet.
- Full-face helmets protect both your head and face. They provide the best protection during a collision, protect from tree branches and falls, provide warmth, and protect from loud noises.
- Open-face helmets are lighter and cooler but should be worn with eye protection.
- Can increase your visibility after dark if you add a strip of reflective tape to your helmet.
- Should be appropriate for the type of vehicle you’re operating.
- Always wear your DOT–approved helmet, and replace your helmet:
- After any damage or an impact occurs or…
- After three to five years of regular use.
