N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.26

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:62-4.26 - Helmets, head cushions, and head and neck restraints

(a) All drivers shall wear a properly secured, full face helmet with face shield, which meets or exceeds Snell Memorial Foundation Testing Standard SA 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which has not reached the expiration date established by the Snell Memorial Foundation at the time of the event. The standards are available from the Snell Memorial Foundation, 3628 Madison Avenue, Suite 11, North Highlands, CA 95660. A Nomex, or similar fire-resistant head sock is recommended to be worn in conjunction with the use of the full face helmet with face shield. The use of open face helmets is prohibited.

(b) All vehicles shall be equipped with a head cushion attached to the roll-on bar or to the back portion of a one-piece seat. The cushion shall be mounted so that it shall be at the approximate height of the center of the driver's helmet.

(c) The head cushion shall be a minimum of 16 square inches in area with at least two-inch padding. The minimum length of any side of the head cushion shall be four inches. The head cushion shall consist of fire retardant material, meeting SFI rating 45.1.

(d) A support cushion shall be located behind the rear portion of the seat, attached to the roll cage and at least 1/8 of an inch thick.

(e) All drivers shall wear a properly secured head and neck restraint device/system, which meets SFI specification 38.1, which are commercially produced and designed for racing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.26

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1302(b), effective 7/5/2022