Eye And Face Protection; Helmet Required In Vermont - Vermont Castings MOTORCYCLE Manual

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION (CLARIFICATION OF
"HELMET USE" SECTION IN PART II OF THIS MANUAL):
In the "Helmet Use" section (in PART II of this manual) reasons are
given why a face shield on a helmet gives the most eye and face
protection while riding a motorcycle when compared with a windshield
alone, goggles, or sunglasses.
A face shield does provide the most eye and face protection;
however, Vermont law does not require a face shield or other eye
and face protection if a windshield is present.
23 V.S.A. §1257:
If a motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen, the operator
of the motorcycle shall wear either eye glasses, goggles, or a protective
face shield when operating the vehicle. The glasses, goggles, or face
shield shall have colorless lenses when the motorcycle is being operated
during the period of 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
and at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable
atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not
clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet ahead.

HELMET REQUIRED IN VERMONT:

23 V.S.A. §1256:
A person may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle upon a highway
unless he or she properly wears protective headgear of a type that
conforms to the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards contained in 49
C.F.R. part 571.218 and any amendment or addition to the regulations
that may be adopted by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
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