New helmet rules are now in effect for motorcycle riders.
B.C. was one of only a few places that did not require riders to wear certified helmets.
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Advocates believe it’s a change that should have been made a long time ago.
Some riders say they like the so-called skid lids because they’re more comfortable than regular helmets.
However, even the manufacturers point out that the beanies provide almost no protection in a crash.
Helmets must comply with standards set by the US Department of Transportation, Snell Memorial Foundation (2005 or 2012) or the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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