{"id":155,"date":"2016-03-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/defranciscolaw.lawblogger.net\/blog\/motorcycle-helmet-requirements-what-should-you-look-for-part-2\/"},"modified":"2017-08-31T18:32:07","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T22:32:07","slug":"motorcycle-helmet-requirements-what-should-you-look-for-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/motorcycle-helmet-requirements-what-should-you-look-for-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle helmet requirements: what should you look for? (PART 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today we continue our discussion about motorcycle helmet requirements. <a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\\Users\\U0151185\\Downloads\\811814.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">All riders are required to wear a helmet<\/a> that meets federal standards in the state of New York, no matter their experience level or their age.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said, let\u2019s discuss a few things that riders should look for when buying a motorcycle helmet.<\/p>\n<p>The design and style of the helmet is important when it comes to meeting FMVSS 218 standards. Most full-face designs will meet DOT requirements. Helmets cannot have anything protruding more than two-tenths of an inch from the helmet. This means no spikes or decorations should be sticking out of the helmet. Skullcap type helmets and some German Army styles are usually not safe. Most unsafe helmets will be noticeably thinner and smaller than the DOT requires.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/motorcycle-helmet-requirements-what-should-you-look-for-part-2\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Motorcycle helmet requirements: what should you look for? (PART 2)\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we continue our discussion about motorcycle helmet requirements. All riders are required to wear a helmet that meets federal standards in the state of New York, no matter their experience level or their age. With that being said, let\u2019s discuss a few things that riders should look for when buying a motorcycle helmet. 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