Weebot presents its range of electric scooter helmets
The helmet that protects you the most is the one you always wear with you! Discover our selection of helmets and accessories for electric scooters that meet European standards so you can ride in perfect safety on the road.
Is it mandatory to have a helmet to ride an electric scooter?
To respond clearly and succinctly, wearing a helmet on an electric scooter is not mandatory in urban areas. However, for greater safety, we can only recommend wearing a helmet while riding a scooter. Even when being cautious on the road, other vehicles you encounter may not be as careful, and an electric scooter, in addition to being a relatively small object, offers no protection against impacts. It is therefore strongly advised to wear a helmet to ride safely on a scooter. To ensure you comply with the current law, you can check our article to find out when wearing a helmet is mandatory on an electric scooter.
What does the regulation say?
The latest regulations to date came out in September 2023. The law says that a helmet is not compulsory, knowing that children under 12 are not allowed to be on an electric scooter. But given the ever-increasing influx of electric scooters in France, it is possible that this will change in the coming years so that everyone is protected on the road. More and more cyclists are wearing helmets when they ride their bikes. The movement should then logically follow the same path for users of electric scooters.
What about insurance?
The latest regulations also indicate that insurance is now compulsory to ride an electric scooter. This insurance must at least guarantee civil liability. This guarantee covers all damage caused to a third person as well as to their vehicle. It is important to remember that each vehicle must have its own insurance. So, if you own several electric scooters, you must take out insurance per scooter.
In the long term, it is therefore likely that insurers will increase their rates if electric scooter users do not wear helmets. According to the insurer Luko, 40% of injuries on electric scooters occur to the head. If this represents an additional cost, this insurance can also cover theft of the scooter. Very useful when you invest in a high-priced electric scooter.
What other equipment is required to ride a scooter?
Other accessories are essential for riding an electric scooter. The fluorescent vest is mandatory when riding in low light conditions. So make sure to equip yourself properly if you are going to ride at night, or even simply when you return home in winter after a long day at work. As night falls quickly, it is useful to anticipate well by equipping yourself correctly for a smooth journey.
Other mandatory equipment is generally present from the purchase of a new adult electric scooter. Since 2020, these vehicles must be sold equipped with a white front headlight, a red rear light, reflectors (or reflective strips) on the sides of the scooter, as well as a non-electric bell. If you purchased your vehicle before this date, it is necessary to equip yourself with these accessories on your own if your scooter does not have them, under penalty of a 38 euro fine.
What are the different types of electric scooter helmets?
Several types of helmets are available for riding an electric scooter. But the question that most electric scooter users ask is: Which scooter helmet to choose? Because indeed everyone knows about helmets for bicycles or motorcycles, but are there helmets specifically for scooters?
Not really. But then what type of helmet is suitable for trotters? If there are no specific helmets for electric scooters, it is simply that the different styles of helmets on the market are perfectly suited to scootering.
"As with all equipment, the choice of helmet depends on your own needs. Some helmets are better suited for speed, others for night rides, off-road driving, or simply for urban riders, etc... It is important that the helmet you choose fits you so that you don't leave it behind during your electric scooter outings."
The bicycle helmet
Light and compact, bicycle helmets are ideal for use with an electric scooter. If your main selection criterion is based on lightness, they are the most comfortable option for you.
Many models are available, ranging from foldable helmet models to store them in a small bag, to models equipped with LEDs on the rear to optimize visibility in night weather. The price range of bicycle helmets may vary depending on the different options you want to own.
On the other hand, bicycle helmets are the least protective of electric scooter helmets. Especially if you plan to exceed the 25 km/h authorized on public roads. This does not mean that the protection is bad, just that other types of helmets cover the head more effectively. But beyond the purely safety aspect, don't forget that the helmet that protects the most is above all the one that you don't hesitate to put on every scooter ride.
The snowboard or skateboard helmet
The snowboard helmet or skateboard helmet is undoubtedly the most suitable choice for the electric scooter. Both in terms of comfort and safety, these are the helmets offering the best compromise. In addition to bicycle helmets, they have reinforced protection at the back of the head as well as on the sides up to the ears.
Some models are even equipped with a visor to better protect you from the wind. If you do not hesitate to exceed the regulated 25 km/h with your powerful electric scooter, this can be an excellent choice in order to maintain the lightness of a helmet (like those for bicycles) while maximizing your safety.
Made from a hard ABS and polycarbonate shell, snowboard helmets are subject to very high impact resistance tests. It is normal that these helmets effectively protect against falls given the speed of a snowboard on the snow. If the average speed is around 35 km/h (close to the speed of a scooter), it is not uncommon for some snowboarders to exceed 90 km/h on the snow.
Another big advantage of the snowboard helmet is that it is better ventilated than a motorcycle helmet to let your skull breathe. But if these helmets let air pass through, they are also very practical in winter. In fact, the ears on this type of helmet are generally covered and thus protected from the cold by a very soft fleece covering. This can make all the difference if you are used to riding your scooter in cool weather. It is thus possible to use your helmet all year round with comfort and safety.
The cross helmet
Designed above all for off-road use, the cross helmet is primarily suitable for off-road enthusiasts with their electric scooter. Driving on rough, unpaved roads is very different from a classic urban route. Obstacles and various jolts can cause more falls on an electric scooter.
With an extended chin guard to better anticipate impacts to the front, the cross helmet is suitable for sporty driving. Well ventilated to prevent perspiration, these helmets are not equipped with a visor. You will therefore need to invest in a removable mask or glasses to avoid dust and possible projectiles.
The motorcycle helmet
Offering the best protection for the head and neck, the motorcycle helmet is the heaviest and bulkiest helmet for riding a scooter. But it is also the only one to effectively protect you from all head impacts. Also intended for long journeys, the motorcycle helmet is generally very comfortable except for its weight.
Motorcycle helmets can be classified into three categories: full-face motorcycle helmet, jet helmet and modular helmet:
The jet motorcycle helmet
The Jet helmet is light and open concentrating protection from the forehead to the neck via the ears. This type of helmet therefore does not offer protection on the front side by not having a chin guard. It is often intended for owners of electric scooters wanting good protection while maintaining a light weight for a motorcycle helmet. Sporting both a vintage look and a very modern look, the jet helmet with or without visor is very popular with two-wheeler users in the city when summer arrives.
The full face motorcycle helmet
With foam surrounding the skull as well as the cheeks, jaw and chin, the full-face helmet is what you need if you want to ride an electric scooter at high speed. We still remind you that on public roads, it is not possible to exceed 25 km/h. If this type of product is the safest, it is also the one that weighs the heaviest with a volume far greater than the others.
With a reduced visual field, this type of helmet is not suitable for driving a scooter in town. With a full-face motorcycle helmet, you are also isolated from surrounding noise and therefore less alert to possible dangers. It is above all recommended for electric scooter users wishing to make long journeys at high speed.
The modular motorcycle helmet
Modular helmet, also called modular, is a helmet that can be both full face and have the chin guard raised. Depending on your desire, it is possible to use maximum protection by lowering the chin guard if you have to drive well above the speed limits outside built-up areas (well above 25 km/h). But it is also possible to take advantage of the urban environment in warmer weather to breathe more on an electric scooter as on a jet helmet. But who says double possibility, also says higher price than average. This type of 2-in-1 helmet certainly offers excellent head protection, but at a significant cost.
How to choose the size of your scooter helmet?
Too small or too large, a poorly fitting scooter helmet will not be comfortable for the wearer. But in addition to that, a helmet that is not the right size does not provide effective protection in the event of an accident. That is why it is important to choose a helmet suited to the morphology of your skull.
To find out your helmet size, a tape measure can do the trick to easily take measurements. If you don't have one available, a simple wire placed around the head can replace it. Then simply place the wire flat on a measuring ruler.
Like bicycle helmets, the different models for electric scooters can come in unisex sizes. Depending on the various helmet brands, it is necessary to take the measurements properly in order to purchase a model that is perfectly suited.
Once the size selection is made, it is crucial to wear the helmet properly. To do this, the helmet must be positioned horizontally to cover the forehead as well as the back of the head. Then, the strap should be fastened tightly enough so that it stays in place without going over the chin, nor should it be too tight to allow for proper head movement.
What are the different helmet standards?
When you invest in a helmet, it is essential that it complies with European standards in order to protect you perfectly. Protection of your head is provided both by the shell and by the strap used to keep the helmet in place in the event of a possible fall. Here are the different standards to check before purchasing a scooter helmet:
- For a bicycle helmet or skateboard helmet: NF EN 1078
- For a snowboard helmet: NF EN 1077
- For a motorcycle helmet: ECE 22-04 or ECE 22-05 followed by the letter P (for full-face models), PJ (for modular helmets), and J (for Jet). It should be noted that only modular helmets marked P/J are usable in traffic in either the open or closed position.
Our selection of the best helmets for electric scooters
To make it easier for you to navigate among all our helmets available in our store, we have created a Top 5 of the best helmets for riding an electric scooter:
This American brand of helmets with a vintage look is available in many different colors. Inspired by the 70s, the Thousand helmets are perfectly suited to electric scooter use. A real favorite !
Particularly light (700g) for a full-face helmet, the RUROC is primarily designed for extreme skiing and snowboarding. Its unique style is available in a multitude of colors for sporty electric scooter riding.
Equipped with 80 LEDs on the rear, this helmet serves as a flashing light to simply indicate to other drivers that you want to turn. Very safe, this headset is also equipped with a speaker so you can listen to your music or simply communicate by phone.
Practical for storing in a bag, the Plixi Fit helmet from the French brand Overade provides comfort and safety in very compact dimensions. Once folded, its volume is divided by 3! It will be your best security ally, while protecting you with style.
Featuring excellent ventilation, the Hyban 2.0 ACE from ABUS has both an integrated visor and an LED system at the back of the helmet to make it even better visible to others on the road in low light.
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