Act Before You REact
Tyre Safety months runs from 1-31 October with charity TyreSafe is encouraging road users across the UK to Act Before…
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SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) is a DfT-funded consumer information safety scheme, currently managed by TRL. Its purpose is simple but powerful: to support safe road users and give motorcyclists clear, independent information about how well helmets perform in real-world impacts, beyond minimum regulatory requirements.
At the heart of SHARP is its star rating system, which provides an easy visual guide to the safety performance of helmets available on the UK market. These ratings allow riders to compare helmets easily and empowers them to choose the safest option for their needs.
As well as encouraging the helmet manufacturers to continuously improve their products, the scheme ensures that safety information reaches those who need it most. The star rating systems empowers riders with knowledge, supporting behavioural change, and reducing the severity of injuries when crashes do occur.
