Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 4 - Rules, Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles, Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.12 - Helmets
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.12
Current through March 20, 2024
A. All cycle helmets that are used on the public highways in the State of Rhode Island must be of a type approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
B. The Division shall approve only helmets that have been tested and certified as meeting the standards of the American National Standards Institute, Z-90.1. You may obtain information from the Registry of Motor Vehicles on all such helmets that have been approved.
C. Cause for rejection:
1. not of an approved type as
listed on approved helmet list; and/or
2. cracked or broken.
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