Personal Protective Gear

In order to reduce injury or the likelihood of death, the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) believes all motorcycle operators and passengers should use common sense when riding their motorcycle.

These tips should help you get to your destination safely:

• Clothes and personal protective equipment should fit properly.

• Helmets should fit properly and should be Department of Transportation (DOT) approved. 

      ‣ Full or three‐quarter face helmet preferred).

      ‣ Face protection (i.e. full‐face visor or full‐face helmet)

• Properly fitted motorcycle specific clothing

      ‣ Full‐fingered gloves

      ‣ Over the ankle boots

      ‣ Long‐pant

      ‣ Long‐sleeved jacket

      ‣ Eye protection that at a minimum meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) eye protection standards.