Are DOT/Snell helmet standards ok for Germany? Do I need a ECE certified helmet?

2015-06-24T15:32:52-04:00

I might be transferred to Stuttgart soon and want to know if a DOT/Snell certified helmet would meet requirements. Do I need to get an ECE certified helmet?

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jun 24 at 2015 3:42 PM

2015-06-24T15:42:05-04:00

You will be legal to ride just about anywhere on the European continent with an ECE helmet and in Germany with any motorcycle helmet, unless of coarse you are active duty. If you are active duty you will need the ECE helmet and a bright orange road guard vest to go with it. Also, this information may a little dated, please check with your gaining unit and sponsor just to be sure. Have fun and enjoy!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 24 at 2015 4:21 PM

2015-06-24T16:21:45-04:00

From AFI 91-207

3.5.4.1. Head Protection. A helmet, certified to meet current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 218 (DOT), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Standard
22.05, British Standard 6658, or Snell Standard M2005 or higher, shall be worn and properly fastened under the chin. For personnel riding motorcycles and ATVs outside the United States, helmets must also meet the host nation standards. Commanders may authorize use of combat helmets for operating tactical vehicles (e.g., motorcycles and ATVs) during operations and training based on a risk assessment IAW AFI 90-802.

Response by 1stSgt Jon Vance made Jun 24 at 2015 4:27 PM

2015-06-24T16:27:25-04:00

Thank you! I love Barksdale, met my wife there. Fond memories....

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 24 at 2015 6:42 PM

2015-06-24T18:42:34-04:00

1stSgt Jon Vance, I found a website that has ECE certified helmets:

http://www.leatherup.com/c/ECE-Certified-Helmets/2/1064.html

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 4:29 AM

2015-06-28T04:29:39-04:00

https://www.louis.de/en/service/filialen/louis-funshop-kaiserslautern/56

Click on the German flag in the top right corner tow switch to English. This is for the Ramstein/Landstuhl area.