PURPOSE: This rule establishes minimum performance standards for motorcycle helmets manufactured for use by motorcyclists and other motor vehicle users.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The publication of the full text of the material that the adopting agency has incorporated by reference in this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the full text of that material will be made available to any interested person at both the Office of the Secretary of State and the office of the adopting agency, pursuant to section 536.031.4, RSMo. Such material will be provided at the cost established by state law.

1. (1) Protective headgear worn by operators of, or passengers on, motorcycles in this state shall meet the standards and specifications of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard No. 218 as published in the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 571.218). This standard establishes minimum performance criteria and testing methods for protective headgear.

AUTHORITY: section 302.020, RSMo Supp. 1997.* This rule was previously filed as 12 CSR 10-40.010. Original rule filed Sept. 15, 1977, effective Feb. 11, 1978. Emergency amendment filed July 9, 1993, effective July 19, 1993, expired Nov. 16, 1993. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 16, 1993, effective Nov. 26, 1993, expired March 25, 1994. Amended: Filed July 9, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Amended: Filed March 27, 1998, effective Sept. 30, 1998. *Original authority 1939, amended 1951, 1967, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1995,1996.