In the state of New Jersey, motorcycle riders are required by law to wear a DOT (FMVSS 218) approved helmet.
The head and brain are the most vulnerable part of a motorcyclist’s body. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 1,859 lives were saved in 2016 thanks to motorcyclists wearing helmets. Additionally, 802 lives could have been saved that same year if all cyclists had been wearing helmets. Wearing a helmet is paramount for all riders.