A Visual Communication System for a Helmet

A visual communication system for a helmet comprising:

• an array of light emitting devices arranged inside the helmet in a manner such that light emitted by the light emitting devices is visible to a user of the helmet;
• a data communication interface arranged to receive situational related data form one or more sources;
• and
• a processing module arranged to process the situational related data and control the array of light emitting devices to generate a light signal providing riding or driving guidance to the user of the helmet,
• wherein the light emitting devices are configured to emit specific light patterns, a pattern being associated with a specific driving or riding aid, and
• wherein the array of light emitting devices is located outside of the user field of view and the generated light signal is directed towards a peripheral vision portion of the user.