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The anatomy of a label: what do the J, P or P/J markings on the label mean?
23rd September 2026
A helmet sold legally in the UK compliant with UN ECE R22.06 regulations will have a fabric label sewn to the chin strap. It is a combination of letters and numbers. The number “06” …
Motorcyclist casualties in 2025: what the latest figures mean for riders
The UK Government has published the 2025 reported road casualty statistics for Great Britain. The figures show a mixed picture for motorcyclists: fatalities increased, while reported serious and slight injuries continued to fall. In 2025, …
Does SHARP work? YES, it does!
1st June 2026
Improvements in motorcycle helmet safety performance over time SHARP has now tested over 50 helmets which meet the new UNECE Regulation 22.06 (R22.06) motorcycle helmet type approval regulations. What we have learned about the effect …
What does the latch score mean in SHARP ratings?
23rd January 2026
It was great to meet so many riders in person at the Motorcycle Live event last November. One question we were repeatedly asked was: What does the latch score mean? For flip-up or modular helmets, …
Don’t judge a helmet by its outer shell material. Here’s why.
2nd October 2025
The human head is a tricky body part. It is vital for life… amputation really isn’t an option. And damage can have life-limiting repercussions that impacts on families and friends, not just the owner. It …
Rider saves lives by acting on hunch
20th June 2025
What can be done to stop the sale of illegal, unsafe helmets? Quite alot, it turns out. And consumers have an important part to play. This article is all about the widely reported conviction of a …
What are the most popular helmet look-ups for their SHARP rating?
21st February 2025
Every month, over 675,000 online searches for a SHARP rating are made on the internet. This is a wonderful figure. At SHARP we are very happy to know that motorcycle riders are checking their helmet …
What do the latest road casualty statistics for motorcyclists tell us?
12th November 2024
The Government has recently released its confirmed statistics relating to the deaths of and injuries to motorcyclists on Great Britain’s roads for the 12 months ending 31st June 2023. Download a copy here . We recommend …
ECE R22-06: what you need to know about the new helmet standard
4th September 2024
From January 2024, helmet manufacturers can only get approval for new designs which comply with UN ECE R22-06. (Note “ECE” does not mean this is a European only standard, it is a global standard set …
Pay it forward – so that everyone rides home safely
5th July 2024
As you are visiting this website, we hope this means that you care about the safety and education of all motorcycle, and moped riders, and are willing to play a part in encouraging a culture …
