It is illegal to split lanes on public roads in Texas. The reason why it is illegal is that lane splitting is considered an unsafe practice. If you choose to lane split, it is up to you to obey traffic laws and ensure you are safe on the road. In the past, Texas had some …
The use of a helmet camera is not illegal in the United States, however, there are state laws that require riders to wear a helmet, even if they are not using the camera. These laws can be found in your state’s traffic code and are usually enforced by police officers. If you are cited for …
If you are going to take someone out riding with you, it’s a good idea to have a spare helmet. In fact, every motorcycle rider should have a spare helmet in their luggage. It’s better to have it than to not have it. I’m going to show you how to carry a spare helmet in …
Do you have a motorcycle helmet that has served you well for years, but now you wish to get rid of it? You can take it to a recycling center, but if you would like to donate it to a motorcycle helmet collection organization, we have one that is free and will take your donations. …
The MIPS (Multi-impact Protection System) was developed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in response to increasing numbers of head injuries sustained in bicycle accidents. MIPS helmets have been required to be sold in all states since April of 2011. MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. This is a term used to describe …
Half helmets offer safety, comfort, and style. They are also considered to be more comfortable than full helmets. A rider can wear them without the need for a visor, goggles, or chin strap. The best thing about these modern-day half helmets is that they are really light and easy to wear. They also fit nicely …
In the US, most states require that motorcycle helmets have been certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This means that they have been tested and certified as safe to protect the head and neck of a rider. However, the testing procedures and standards vary from state to state. ECE22.06 is the new European helmet …
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ECE 22.05 is a regulation that was put into place to regulate the safety of motorcycle helmets. It’s similar to the US DOT (Department of Transportation) standard for motorcycle helmets, and it’s a great thing that we have these standards in place because they help protect us all. The European legislation on helmets for motorcycles …
Different helmet shell sizes means different size of the protective headgear or helmets that are available to us in the market. There is a wide variety of headgear available for every type of riding. For example, racing, motocross, downhill, enduro, roadracing, and so on. There are also headgear made just for one type of riding. …
A micrometric motorcycle helmet fastener is a relatively new addition to the lineup of crash helmets. They’re relatively inexpensive and can save your life in an accident. It uses a small hard plastic or metal curved strip with teeth on it on one side of the strap. On the other side, there’s a corresponding slot …
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