Inspection of Motorcycles and Helmets After Impact
Inspection of Motorcycles and Helmets After Impact
by Neil F. Robar
In any motorcycle collision, the motorcycle and helmet may be
your only sources of evidence. Mr. Robar, the author of two of IPTM’s popular
publications, Motorcycle Helmet Inspection After Impact and Inspection
of Motorcycles After Impact, has updated both manuals and assembled them
into one of our latest publications, Inspection of Motorcycles and Helmets
After Impact.
In this combined book, the daunting task of reconstructing a
motorcycle crash has been broken down into specific components. Mr. Robar guides
you through the steps to take when inspecting a motorcycle so that an accurate
and comprehensive investigation can be made. He shows you the impact damage
certain components may sustain and what this damage can reveal about the
collision.
And since the investigation would not be complete without the
inspection of the helmet, the second part of the book focuses on the components
of the helmet. In the same methodical fashion, Mr. Robar explains how to examine
each part of the helmet, which ultimately may corroborate or even refute your
conclusions about the crash.
The text includes multiple forms, log sheets, and checklists
that you can copy and use during your investigations.
The book is divided into two parts and contains the following
chapters:
Part I:
- Photo Evidence
- Front End Assembly
- Rear Section of Motorcycle
- Center of Motorcycle
- Accessories and Miscellaneous Items
- Conclusion
Part II:
- Helmet Inspection
- Unapproved Helmets
- Helmet Evolution
- Types of Helmets and Their Components
- The Helmet’s Function
- The Motorcycle Helmet Inspection Process
- Why Inspect the Helmet
- Internal Inspection of Disassembled Hellmet
- Final Report and Conclusions
Neil Robar retired at the rank of lieutenant from the Hollywood (Florida) Police
Department, where he either commanded or worked in every division and unit. For
five years he was the coordinator of IPTM’s Traffic Crash Investigation and
Reconstruction section. Mr. Robar is now a private consultant in traffic crash
investigation and reconstruction and continues to teach at all levels in the
area as an adjunct for IPTM.
Specifications: 117 pages; 8-1/2” x 11”; coil bound; Publisher: IPTM (April 2008)
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