Current SFI Certification of H&NR Devices
#38419 from Greg Amy · Recommended to the Board · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)
In Driver's Safety Equipment, GCR section 9.3.19.C.2, change as follows:
"(Effective 1/1/2026) Crash helmets approved by the Snell Foundation with Snell sticker 2015 or later Special Application
SA2015/SAH2015, or by the SFI with a SFI Sticker SFI 31.1/2015 or newer, or by the FIA standard 8859-2015 or FIA 8860-2010 or
newer. SFI labeled helmets must have a year printed on the label to be valid. SFI 2015 Helmets will be valid through 2026. Each
driver's helmet shall be labeled with a minimum of the driver's name. The use of a head and neck restraint system that has beencertified in accordance with SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 is required; an SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 labelmust be properly affixed to the device. Accident damaged helmets should be sent by the driver or a representative to the Snell
Memorial Foundation, 3628 Madison Ave., North Highland, CA. 95660 (ph.) 916-331-5073 (attn. Edward B. Becker). Details of
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the accident should be included. Freon based total loss helmet cooling systems are not allowed."
In Driver's Safety Equipment, GCR section 9.3.19.C, add a new section as follows and renumber the subsequent sections
accordingly:
"3. (Effective 1/1/2026) The use of a Head and Neck Restraint (H&NR) system that has been certified in accordance with SFI 38.1
or FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 is required; an SFI 38.1 or FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 label must be properly affixed to the
device. H&NR devices do not time out irrespective of any stated expiration date, but they must be maintained in acceptable
condition (e.g., no damage to the H&NR device, straps, or pads)."