OAR 735-102-0030
Bicycle, Skateboard, Scooter and In-Line Skate Protective Headgear (Helmets)

(1)

The Transportation Safety Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation adopts the mandatory national safety standard for bicycle helmets of the Consumer Product Safety Commission 16 CFR Part 1203, and the voluntary standards and specifications of the Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL) B-90 and B-95, and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-1447-02, F-1492-00 and F-1898-01 for minimum performance criteria and test procedures for protective headgear for bicyclists, skateboarders, scooter riders and in-line skaters.

(2)

The purpose of these standards is to reduce deaths and injuries by providing minimum acceptable levels of head protection.

(3)

Protective headgear for bicyclists must be clearly labeled as required by federal law certifying compliance with U.S. CPSC standards. Additional certifications may be included as appropriate for specific headgear use.

Source: Rule 735-102-0030 — Bicycle, Skateboard, Scooter and In-Line Skate Protective Headgear (Helmets), https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-102-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 735-102-0030’s source at or​.us