S.C. Code Regs. § § 38-150

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 38-150 - Definitions

For purposes of interpretation and enforcement of the Act, the following definitions are established:

A. Protective helmet. A covering device primarily intended to protect the upper part of the wearer's head against blow.

B. Goggles. A device consisting of glass or plastic eye pieces or eye cups worn over the eyes and held in place by a headband or temple piece for protection of the eyes and eye sockets.

C. Face Shield. A device attached to a helmet which covers the wearer's face at least to a point approximating the tip of the nose for the purpose of providing protection of the eyes against flying objects, dust, glare or a combination of these hazards.

D. Windscreen. A device mounted on a two-wheeled motorized vehicle forward of the rider designed to deflect wind and/or small flying objects from the face and body of the rider.

E. Harness. Collectively all those parts of a helmet such as chin strap, etc. which act to restrain and hold the helmet in proper position on the head of the wearer.

F. Shell. The outer material that gives rigidity and provides the general form of the helmet.

G. Department. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety

S.C. Code Regs. § 38-150

Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 3, eff March 27, 1998.