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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 218; Motorcycle Helmets; Withdrawal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 30, 2025.

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What the agency says

This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2015 proposing amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." The NPRM proposed three main changes to FMVSS No. 218: adding a definition of motorcycle helmet, adding preliminary screening requirements, and adding an alternate compliance process. Based on NHTSA's analysis of the comments received and other considerations, the Agency has decided to withdraw the rulemaking proposal.

Key facts

Document number: 2025-09712
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal
Agency: Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Published: May 30, 2025
Dates: The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2015, at 80 FR 29458, is withdrawn as of May 30, 2025.
Docket: Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0045
Regulation ID (RIN): 2127-AL01
Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR 571
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 2

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