- (1) The Department of Justice adopts and incorporates in these rules the American National Standard Institution (ANSI) Standard 290.1-1971, and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218 (49 C.F.R. § 571.218)and all subsequent amendments to those standards.
- (2) If there is any conflict between ANSI 290.1-1971 and FMVSS 218, FMVSS 218 controls.
- (3) These standards apply to protective headgear to be worn by any motorcycle operator or passenger under 18 years of age.
- (4) FMVSS 218 is found at 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) , section 571.218, "Motorcycle Helmets." Copies of ANSI Standard 290.1-1971 are available upon request from the Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Justice, 303 Roberts, Helena, Montana 59620.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-9-417, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 61-9-417, MCA
History: NEW, Eff. 11/5/73.