NHTSAProposed Rule
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: No. 218; Motorcycle Helmets; Withdrawal
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Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to withdraw Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, which sets safety requirements for motorcycle helmets. This means the federal government would stop enforcing minimum safety standards that motorcycle helmets must meet to protect riders' heads in crashes.
Key Points
- 1The proposed rule would eliminate federal safety standards for motorcycle helmets that have been in place for decades
- 2Motorcycle riders could be affected because helmets would no longer need to meet federally-tested safety requirements
- 3Individual states could choose to set their own helmet safety standards, or have no standards at all
- 4This is a proposed rule, meaning NHTSA is asking for public feedback before making a final decision
- 5The withdrawal could impact helmet manufacturers, who currently design products to meet these federal standards
Key Dates
Published
May 30, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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