When purchasing a helmet for road use riders should look for a label saying the helmet is compliant to either as1698 or unece 22 05 standards.
Motorcycle helmet standards australia.
Helmets range in price and construction so spend time choosing the best protection the best fit and most comfortable style for you.
Here are some of the motorcycle helmet safety standards around the world.
An example of an australian standards conformance mark is shown below.
2 of 27 may 2009.
The australian standard is to a degree being phased out of motorcycle accessory shops as the european standard opens up a large range of helmets to riders.
Australian standards still apply but any helmet that falls under these classifications is fit for purpose.
An approved motorcycle helmet is a protective helmet for motorcycle riders of a type that complies with.
As1968 is the australian safety standard for motorcycle helmets indicating that the helmet model has passed rigorous testing to be deemed safe for road use while unece 22 05 is.
South australia motor bike helmet laws.
Australian standards as1698 or as nzs1698 united nations economic commission for europe ece 22 05 standard commonly referred to as european standard.
Australian new zealand standard as nzs 1698 2006 protective helmets for vehicle users as amended by amendment no.
1 of 28 september 2007 and amendment no.
Country safety standard usa dot european ece.