Is my helmet and visor legal? Clear, tinted, iridium, mirror or photochromic.UK/EU regulations 2025

What are the specific regulations regarding the legality of motorcycle helmets, visors and goggles in the UK and Europe? Lets take a look. Timestamps below;

00:02 - Introduction - Why I made this video
02:54 - CHAPTER 1 - Helmets
03:59 - Is it a legal requirement to wear a motorcycle helmet in the UK?
04:54 - How to tell if a helmet is legal
05:58 - ECE R 22.05 vs ECE R 22.06
07:31 - Where do we find the stickers/labels confirming the helmet legality on the helmet itself?
09:29 - DoT and ACU stickers explanation
CHAPTER 2 - Visors and goggles
10:11 - Is it a legal requirement to wear a visor on a motorcycle helmet in the UK?
10:42 - How to tell if a visor is legal in the UK - The regulations
11:49 - Goggles - CE certification markings
12:32 - Visors - ECE R 22.05/06 certification markings
14:36 - Tinted visors - Regulations on how much light they should transmit
16:44 - How are tinted visors/goggles tested?
17:30 - How is the amount of tint graded?
19:47 - Mirror and iridium visors
22:00 - Photochromic (reactolite) visors
23:23 - SUMMARY - Recap, tips and advice (it's up to you)

Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations (FEMA) info on ECE R 22.06 - https://www.femamotorcycling.eu/helmet-rules/
UNECE Regulations (ECE R) 22.06 - https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/R022r5e.pdf

I made this video purely for information. I don't condone or support the wearing of any particular type of helmet or visor. That choice is up to the individual rider. I just hope the information I have provided helps people to make a better informed choice.

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