Organisation: Department for Transport
Date uploaded: 11th August 2010
Date published/launched: May 2010
202 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP – the DfT's Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, which is designed to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet.
The site also includes demonstrations of how the SHARP tests are carried out and how to make sure a helmet fits properly.
All helmets must meet minimum legal safety standards but the SHARP scheme uses a wider range of tests to provide riders with more information on how much protection a helmet can provide in a crash.
The objective advice, which includes important guidance on how to select a good fitting helmet, will help riders to choose the safest helmet suitable for them.
The SHARP tests – which award ratings of between one and five stars – show that the safety performance of helmets can vary by as much as 70%.
With helmets across a wide price range scoring highly all riders should be able to find a high performing helmet in a size and style that fits them and at a price they want to pay.
The new website was developed in response to feedback from consumers and the motorcycle industry and SHARP is inviting motorcyclists to continue giving feedback on the new site so that it best meets their needs.
For more information contact:
Lauren Psyk, THINK! campaign manager
T: 020 7944 4640