Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Search Interpretations

Interpretation ID: nht95-4.41

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: October 1, 1995

FROM: Patrick Holmes

TO: To Whom it May Concern

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: 12/8/95 letter from Samuel J. Dubbin to Patrick Holmes (Std. 218; A43)

TEXT: To whom it may concern.

Due to the high cost of buying a helmet from any shops. I have decided to manufacture a helmet for my own use. What I would like to know is if I follow all specifications that the Dept. of Transportation says I must in order to certify the helmet as D.O.T. approved may I than certify my homemade helmet?

I would appreciate an answer to this question at your earliest convenience. Thank you.