Protective helmet navigation system

A protective helmet navigation system with remote activated navigation signals for use with the brake and turn signal controls of a motorcycle, said helmet comprising:

• a shell having a bottom rim, opposing side portions, a back portion, a closed top, and a generally open front portion, said shell having an outer surface;
• a housing mounted to said outer surface along said back and side portions of said shell, said housing being constructed of padded material capable of absorbing impact forces, said housing defining a control compartment and first, second, and third light compartments;
• wherein said second and third light compartments are mounted adjacent and parallel to said bottom rim of said shell along respective opposing side portions so as to provide enhanced protection of the base and rear of a user's head when wearing said shell thereon;
• a first, second, and third light source positioned in said first, second, and third light compartments, respectively;
• a battery removably mounted in said control compartment and electrically connected to said first, second, and third light sources;
• a first transmitter adapted to be electrically connected to the brake and turn signal controls of a motorcycle, said first transmitter being adapted to generate and transmit a signal indicative of an operation of a respective brake or turn signal control;
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• a receiver positioned in said control compartment and electrically connected intermediate said battery and said first, second, and third light sources, said receiver permitting current from said battery to energize said first, second, and third light sources, respectively, upon receiving said transmitted signal.