Swaggie
A friend is visiting from Sydney. He says to a friend in Melbourne "Don't wear that helmet in NSW because you will be fined for wearing a helmet that does not conform to standards.
Now, this helmet has a sticker on it that says it conforms to AS1698 - "Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users". It also has a tinted visor that conforms to AS1609 - "Eye Protectors for Motor Cyclists and Racing Car Drivers" as AS1698 certification cannot be given unless the visor conforms to that standard
So, what is so different about the NSW standards that make a hemet that is legal in Qld and Vic but illegal in NSW?
The motorcycle sites are awash with warnings about this anomaly but are rather short on detail.
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SubscriberAll I've been able to figure out regarding this is that there are some over zealous Police in NSW who carry on about some symbol not being on the helmet. I'm not sure if anyone has tested this in a Court of Law yet.
The other thing is I've never seen anyone post they have been booked - only 'a mate of a mate got done' - could it just be an urban legend?
If a helmet meets all the required standards then I don't see how people are getting booked.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
Tinted visors would be the only questionable component.
Mines pitch black, which with my sight works better for me (years in the sun)... At night I just flip it up and wear my glasses...
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As long as it has the AS sticker on both parts,,
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Swaggie
Questionable in what way?Originally Posted by Tombie
In order to get AS1698 certification, it must conform to AS1609.
In order to conform with AS1609, it must conform with AS1067 - "Sunglasses and fashion spectacles". This standard defines the tinting.
So, if the helmet is certified to AS1698, then the tinting is within standard.
Visors are integral to the helmet are they not? The ones I have seen are.As long as it has the AS sticker on both parts,,
The MOD Father
yes,,
but some visors dont have those numbers--
"How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"
'93 V8 Rossi
'97 to '07. sold.
'01 V8 D2
'06 to 10. written off.
'03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
'10 to '21
'16.5 RRS SDV8
'21 to Infinity and Beyond!
1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
Home is where you park it..
[IMG]
Swaggie
Thanks Ron.
John has a helmet with the SAI Global sticker attached.
This appears to be the certification that all the fuss is over.
Swaggie
Are you suggesting the visor needs to have a SAI Global sticker attached as well, even though it is integral to the helmet?yes,,
but some visors dont have those numbers--
Visor must meet AS 1698, and have visible light of at least 50%..
Helmets are provided with clear visors and optional tinted (and non AS 1698) visors are avail.
All visors on my Shoei(s) are removable and the wife has a clear, tinted and a metalised visor for her Arai..
Last edited by p38arover; 30th December 2015 at 12:31 PM. Reason: changed multiple "visit" to "visor"
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