Section 18-741. MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

 

741.1The American National Standards Institute, Inc., Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicular Users, Z90.1-1966, are adopted as the minimum standards for helmets required to be worn by operators and passengers on motorcycles.

 

741.2In addition to the standards set forth in § 741.1, protective helmets shall be so designed so as to permit the following:

 

(a)Unobstructed vision to the extent of one hundred twenty degrees (120º) to each side of the sagittal plane; and

 

(b)Unobstructed auditory reception.

 

741.3Each helmet approved by the Director shall be permanently labeled on the outside of the helmet above the base of the rear of the helmet in letters or numbers at least one-fourth inch (1/4 in.) in height with the manufacturer’s trade name and number under which the helmet has been approved.

 

741.4The identification label shall be permanent, weather-proof, water-resistant, and of a type which will be self-destructive when removed.

 

741.5Each approved helmet shall have a reflectorized surface on both sides or have securely affixed to the helmet reflectorized material on both the left and right side of the helmet.

 

741.6Reflectorization shall cover an area of at least four inches (4 in.) on each side of the helmet.

 

741.7If reflectorized material (such as a one-inch by four-inch (1 in. x 4 in.) strip of reflectorized safety tape) is attached to each side of the helmet, it shall be affixed in a permanent, weather-proof manner.

 

741.8An approved helmet shall be equipped with either a neck or chin strap.

 

source

Regulation No. 72-13 effective June 30, 1972, 32 DCRR §§ 6.506(a) - (e), Special Edition.