Country safety standard usa dot european ece.
Motorcycle helmet standards australia.
A helmet that meets either the australian or european standards is legal to wear on the road in australia ensuring it is in good condition.
1 of 28 september 2007 and amendment no.
World motorcycle helmet safety standards.
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.
An example of an australian standards conformance mark is shown below.
An approved motorcycle helmet is a protective helmet for motorcycle riders of a type that complies with.
Australian standards as1698 or as nzs1698 united nations economic commission for europe ece 22 05 standard commonly referred to as european standard.
Here are some of the motorcycle helmet safety standards around the world.
South australia motor bike helmet laws.
Australian standards still apply but any helmet that falls under these classifications is fit for purpose.
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.
Australian new zealand standard as nzs 1698 2006 protective helmets for vehicle users as amended by amendment no.
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.