Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcycle helmets are simply the most important item for a rider's physical safety concerns. When purchased and worn correctly, motorcycle helmets can be the only safety item that will provide the rider the necessary protection from suffering a possibly debilitating and sometimes life threatening head injury. With the exception of the states of Iowa, Illinois, New Hampshire and Colorado, the remaining states all require some or all riders to wear motorcycle helmets. Some manufacturers of motorcycle helmets include Arai, Bell, HJC, Icon, KBC, Nolan, Scorpion, Shark, Shoei, Sparks, Suomy and Vega. Motorcycle helmets are rated/approved by either the Snell or federal DOT agencies.

Some states REQUIRE that motorcycle helmets are worn by ALL riders, but each of these states’ motorcycle helmet laws are different as far as what makes up a helmet. With the laws as strict as they are, you see the importance of owning your own motorcycle helmet. Motorcycle helmets are not cheap, especially if you're on a tight budget. MotoYard is a great place to find exactly the kind of helmet you want and need.

There are 19 states that have laws for the use of motorcycle helmets but in these 19 states, adult riders are exempt from the law. There are also some states that have specific motorcycle helmet laws in place until the age of 21. You may want to check the helmet laws in your state. With so many variations of the law from state to state, it's important to know what you will and will not need. Some drivers may want to have a motorcycle helmet regardless of whether it's required or not. If you're one of these drivers, check out MotoYard for a great deal.