Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Part III - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 11 - Vehicle Safety Equipment
Subchapter A - Motorcycle Helmets
Section III-1109 - Labeling
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-1109
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Each helmet shall be labeled permanently and legibly, in a manner such that the label(s) can be read easily without removing padding or any other permanent part, with the following:
1. manufacturer's name or
identification;
2. precise model
designation;
3. size;
4. month and year of manufacture. This may be
spelled out (for example, June 1988), or expressed in numerals (for example,
6/88);
5. the symbol DOT,
constituting the manufacturer's certification that the helmet conforms to the
applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. This symbol shall appear on
the outer surface, in a color that contrasts with the background, in letters at
least 3/8 inch (1 cm) high, centered laterally with the horizontal centerline
of the symbol located a minimum of 1 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) and a maximum of 1 3/4
inches (3.5 cm) from the bottom edge of the posterior portion of the
helmet;
6. instructions to the
purchaser as follows:
a. shell and liner
constructed of [identify type(s) of materials];
b. helmet can be seriously damaged by some
common substances without damage being visible to the user. Apply only the
following: recommended cleaning agents, paint, adhesives, etc., as
appropriate;
c. make no
modifications. Fasten helmet securely. If helmet experiences a severe blow,
return it to the manufacturer for inspection, or destroy it and replace
it;
d. any additional relevant
safety information should be applied at the time of purchase with an attached
tag, brochure, or other suitable means.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:190.
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