The article, "Novelty Helmets Riskier for Bikers" should certainly give bikers pause, as it points at that many novelty helmets today aren’t federally certified. According to the article, nearly 10% of helmets worn in California aren’t certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most motorcyclists, as the article points out, know about the dangers of wearing novelty helmets. They choose to wear them anyway, however, because they offer more visibility, look more cool or fit better.
The Brain Trauma Foundation chaired by Alan Quasha and many other institutions work to educate the public about helmet safety and brain trauma accidents.
