N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-3.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:62-3.6 - Helmets and eye protection

(a) All drivers shall wear a properly secured, full face helmet, with face shield, which meets or exceeds one of the following standards:

1. Snell Memorial Foundation Testing Standard SA 2015, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which has not reached the expiration date established by the Snell Memorial Foundation at the time of the event. The standards are available from the Snell Memorial Foundation, 3628 Madison Avenue, Suite 11, North Highlands, CA 95660. A Nomex, or similar fireresistant head sock is recommended to be worn in conjunction with the use of the full face helmet with shield; or

2. FIA 8859-15 or 8860-18, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which has not reached the expiration date at the time of event. The standards are available from the Federation International Automobile (FIA) and at http://www.fia.com/regulation .

(b) "M" (Motorcycle) Snell rated helmets may be used in all motorcycle events and automobile events where fire ratings are not required.

(c) "SA" (Auto Special Application) Snell fire-rated helmets shall be used in all other applications.

(d) Helmets shall not be required under certain instructional and guided tour events where the maximum speed on the track shall not exceed 65 miles per hour.

(e) All helmets used by riders on motorcycles and open air race cars shall be full-faced and shall be worn with the visor in the closed position while on the track, the above rating and standards not withstanding.

(f) Drivers and instructors participating in drivers education and instructional track events in factory stock vehicles equipped with air bags may utilize open faced helmets.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-3.6

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1302(b), effective 7/5/2022