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Residents in Nantou were surprised to see a scooter driver wearing an oddly shaped helmet. Upon taking a closer look, they realized it wasn’t really a helmet, but a metal teapot that’s been repurposed. It may be eye-catching, but it does raise safety concerns. Police say the driver could be fined for wearing a helmet that does not meet legal requirements.
One man driving on the streets of Nantou sports an oddly shaped helmet, complete with a spout.
Teapots are meant for brewing tea, but this man decided to repurpose it as a helmet.
Lee Cheng-chang
Nantou precinct deputy police chief
If scooter drivers or passengers fail to wear a helmet that has passed inspection, they could be fined NT$500 in accordance with the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
Chang Chiao-yi
FTV reporter
There are many different types of helmets on the market. In addition to the teapot helmet we just saw, there are lots of different strange styles.
From electric cookers and brains, to bald heads and tennis balls, there are all kinds of uniquely designed helmets for sale online. Wearing these would definitely attract attention, but some people wonder if they are safe.
Member of public
At first glance, I thought it looked really unique, but it’s necessary to consider whether it’s safe.
Member of public
It looks very special, but I’m not sure if there are any safety concerns.
Visiting a local helmet store, we discovered that there were no special styles of helmet for sale, because most of these styles would not pass safety inspections.
Helmet store owner
We need to see if it has national certification and a safety label.
Mr. Weng
Helmet store owner
The Bureau of Standards requires that the adhesive material must not exceed 0.5cm in thickness. As for clips, they must be designed to come off easily. It’s easy to find helmets on Shopee or Taobao, but I recommend going to a large helmet shop and choosing from major brands.
Police say that those wearing helmets without safety inspection stickers would be fined. While special helmets may be stylish and eye-catching, we only have one life and it’s important to protect ourselves from head injuries.
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