Use bright, easily visible dot stickers so you don't forget what you marked. The suggested timeline isn't set in stone. Adjust it to suit your lifestyle and the items in question.

In short, those DOT, ECE or Snell stickers show that your helmet is roadworthy and that it passed certain tests and meets specific safety standards. The longer explanation is they’re not all the same, ...

Some shops on Long Island began issuing the new stickers in December while other shops are still waiting for the new software. The new inspection equipment can cost some mechanics $3,000 to $8,000.