Interpretation ID: aiam3388
Esq.
Messrs. Patten & Wornom
P.O. Box 725
Newport News
Virginia 23607;
Dear Mr. Patten: This replies to your letter of December 23, 1980 to the General counse asking if the 'Cool Gear' motorcycle helmet 'has been certified by the Department and whether or not it has met the Z-90.1 1973 standards'.; The Department does not certify motor vehicles or equipment and has n knowledge of whether the Cool Gear meets the Z-90.1 11973 standards.; Any 'Cool Gear' motorcycle helmet that fits head form size C i required, however, to comply with 49 CFR 571.218 (Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218), which incorporates the essence of the Z-90.1 1971 standards, and to bear the manufacturer's own certification of compliance (see paragraph S5.6.1(5), and 15 U.S.C. 1403). The agency has not tested any 'Cool Gear' for compliance with Standard No. 218.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel