R.C.S.A. § 14-289g-1
Protective headgear for operators and passengers of motorcycles (Repealed)
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-289g-1
(a) Protective headgear required to be worn by operators and passengers on motorcycles
who are under the age of eighteen, and by those with a learner's permit who operate
a motorcycle, shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 of the
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Section 571.218, as amended. Such protective
headgear shall be permanently labeled with manufacturer's name or trademark, and bear
the symbol "DOT" on the outer surface in a color that contrasts with the background
in letters at least 3/8 inch in height.
(b) Protective headgear in accordance with this section shall be provided with a suitable
retention device conforming to the Federal Standard of subsection (a) of this section,
and the retention device shall be properly fastened during operation of the motorcycle
such that it cannot be readily dislodged from its normal position on the wearer's
head.
(c) Protective headgear in accordance with this section shall be of a size which is appropriate
to the head size of the wearer.