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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

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E-bike riders aren’t wearing helmets — and head trauma cases are through the roof (www.tomsguide.com)

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[–] LifeInMultipleChoice 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Thanks for the response : ). Disposable sounds a bit troublesome so maybe a machine washable one where the dryer can kill them? Have to see what temp they die at. I have found asking honest questions about such here garners doubters sometimes and people think I am asking with bad intentions. I appreciate you spending the time to give your thoughts.

For those that don't know as well, there are 2 types of helmet safety rating systems(?) in the U.S. one was Snell and the other DOT if I remember correctly. When purchasing a helmet for collisions remember to make sure it is safe.

Also, if a helmet is dropped it can cause it to not be AS effective. Still better than no helmet, but if you get in an accident thank you helmet for its service and look into investing in a new one.

Edited: DOT was mistyped

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Disposable sounds a bit troublesome so maybe a machine washable one where the dryer can kill them?

Yes, you probably could. But if convenience gets someone to wear a helmet, I'd want them to use a disposable cap if that makes it easy.

For those that don’t know as well, there are 2 types of helmet safety rating systems(?) in the U.S. one was Snell and the other DOT if I remember correctly. When purchasing a helmet for collisions remember to make sure it is safe.

I may be wrong, but I think any major brand that sells helmets in North America needs to have them safety approved. But that said, you can get even safer helmets which feature things like MIPS.