Time for a SHARP Update

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in Great Britain, and helmets play an important role in reducing the severity of motorcyclist head injuries during collisions. The Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme (SHARP), launched by the Department for Transport (DfT), is a consumer information scheme that seeks to provide information about the relative safety of motorcycle helmets and advice on helmet selection for riders. For this latest project, TRL has been given the task of collecting, reviewing and critically evaluating the available scientific evidence with a view to recommending updates for the SHARP scheme.

In this TRL podcast, TRL’s Phil Martin and Imperial College London’s Mazdak Ghajari discuss the latest project and what the expectations are for future changes.