The Snell Foundation is a non-profit committed to producing the highest helmet safety ratings in the world, exceeding US DOT and European ECE standards to bring you unparalleled peace of mind. With benchmark standards passed in 2010 and 2015, 2020 brings revised testing criteria to remain on the cutting edge. Snell M2020 approved helmets (“M” standing for “motorcycle”) are tested on impact management, how well they stay in place, the strength of the chin straps, and the area of the head protected. Tests include extreme measures like dropping a 3Kg spike onto the helmet and firing an air rifle pellet at the face shield at about 500 kph, so you can rest assured that Snell M2020 helmets can withstand just about anything. Top helmet brands like HJC, Bell, Scorpion, Shoei, and Arai have been obtaining Snell certification for years, and many have released new Snell 2020 helmets. Check this page for new models that have been certified as the safest on the market!