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Bulletin Pertaining to Helmet
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| 26/02/2019 |
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Helmet laws
changed quite dramatically in 2016,
leaving many riders confused, but the
bottom line is you can now wear helmets
that are 'European standard', opening up
a range of new brands and helmets to
riders, and potentially encouraging
competition among manufacturers.
Australian
standards still apply, but any helmet
that falls under these classifications
is 'fit for purpose': |
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- Australian standards
AS/NZS1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698
- United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (ECE) 22.05
standard - commonly referred to as
'European standard'.
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These are the
standards for both on-rode and off-road
bikes, as well as quads. Helmets that
comply with one or both of these
standards will usually have a sticker on
the back of the helmet to signify this,
but this is not always the case. Helmets
are permitted to have a stitched label
on the inside of a helmet instead that
stipulates that the helmet complies with
relevant safety standards. These
certifications mean that the helmet has
been through testing and will stand up
better in a crash.
The main points of concerns when helmet
testing from both the Australian and
European standards are: |
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- The helmet needs a means of
absorbing impact energy, a means of
distributing load, and a retention
system. All of these components need
to be permanently attached.
- Nothing fitted to the helmet
should be likely to cause injury in
the cause of an impact.
- The retention system (e.g. the
chin strap) needs to be adjustable
in order to produce tension.
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| What Does
this Mean for Drag Racers? |
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| The ECE R22-05
that has now made its way to Australia
is mostly available through Motorcycle
retail outlets. There are a couple of
important areas to look out for when
purchasing one of these helmets and they
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- Ensure there is a clear marking
on the helmet with a sticker either
on the outside or inside.
- Ensure there is a Manufacturers
Date on the Helmet (A helmet without
without a Manufacturers Date on it
will NOT be accepted), Remembering
there is a 10 year life of the
Helmet from that Date. (No
Exceptions)
- Ensure that it meets on of the
following standards.
- AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/NZS 1698| SNELL | SFI | FIA |
ECE R22-05 | EC-## |
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| An ECE 22-5
certification mark, please note that
small number may vary but will still be
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- If all racers could please get
into the habit of checking your
Helmet Manufacture ate before events
to ensure you're not turned away
from Scrutineering.
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