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The Dutch NTA-8776 standard has yet to hit the US market, but it is already considered the safest standard for e-bike riders. The Dutch NTA standard protects people at speeds up to 28 mph.  

The Dutch market has outlined a new standard (NTA 8776) for helmets suited to speed pedelec riders. With riders hitting 30 mph or 45 kph with assistance, the new standard will offer riders an opportunity to explore helmets that aren’t specifically designed for moped users.

What helmet do you need for one of those vehicles? Some light powered vehicles are no faster than a bicycle, leading to speculation that a bicycle helmet could be adequate. We would not recommend that for several reasons:

Each state has its own bicycle helmet laws for e-bikes. It also depends on what type of e-bike that you ride. Here’s a breakdown of the class types:

Amidst a fast growing market of e-bikes it is increasingly important that rider safety remains a clear focus and priority. New e-bike specific helmet safety testing and institutionalized certifications (NTA-8776) have been created...