Helmet Standards Technical Guide (GRSP, 2025)
Technical playbook for LMIC governments to develop and enforce effective motorcycle helmet standards.
Overview
A comprehensive technical guide for governments in low- and middle-income countries to develop and implement effective motorcycle helmet standards, combining technical specifications, international benchmarks and implementation strategies.
What's inside
- Helmet specifications
- Testing protocols
- Type approval
- Enforcement strategy
Why it matters
Aligning national helmet standards with UN R22.06 is the single biggest lever to cut two-wheeler fatalities in LMICs.
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