Does DOT Really Mean Anything? A lot of people know that the Department of Transportation certification for motorcycle helmets isn’t very good. There’s a lot of problems with it, including the fact that testing was based on data from people in automobile accidents, the testing methods are out of date, and that helmet manufacturers get to self-certify their helmets.  Not only do manufacturers self-certify, but they also get to choose the areas of the helmet to test. This often leads … Continue reading Over 40 Percent of DOT Certified Helmets Fail Government Testing