DOT Certified Motorcycle Helmets Versus Novelty Non-Certified Helmets

Many states are passing laws that require motorcycle riders to have certified motorcycle helmets, which are also known as DOT helmets (Department of Transportation). These helmets are manufactured to conform to the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highways Traffic Safety Administration standards. These standards focus on three aspects of a crash: impact, retention, and penetration. A certified motorcycle lid should protect the motorcycle driver from trauma caused by impact to the head, as well as stay on an individual during a crash or accident.