NHTSA Withdraws Proposed Motorcycle Helmet Rule
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the withdrawal of a proposed rulemaking concerning Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, which addresses motorcycle helmets.
The initial proposal, published in the Federal Register in 2015, aimed to introduce a clearer definition of motorcycle helmets, establish preliminary screening requirements, and create an alternative compliance process.
The initial proposal, published in the Federal Register in 2015, aimed to introduce a clearer definition of motorcycle helmets, establish preliminary screening requirements, and create an alternative compliance process.