Helmets that are sold in new zealand conform to one of a number of standards.
Motorcycle helmet standards nz.
Australian new zealand standard as nzs 1698 2006 protective helmets for vehicle users as amended by amendment no.
Helmet standards in new zealand new zealand has very little manufacturing of helmets and therefore uses a mixture of international standards from australia the eu japan and the usa.
1 of 28 september 2007 and amendment no.
Here are some of the motorcycle helmet safety standards around the world.
The esnz rule now states that all riders must wear an approved safety helmet in competition the accepted safety standards can be found at all times on the esnz website.
Standards new zealand is a business unit within the ministry of business innovation and employment.
When choosing motorcycle clothing and helmets make sure everything conforms to accepted safety standards.
All helmets sold for road use in new zealand must meet one of the following approved international standards.
An approved motorcycle helmet is a protective helmet for motorcycle riders of a type that complies with.
Protective helmets for vehicle users.
2 of 27 may 2009.
Protective helmets and their visors for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds europe australian standard as 1698.
Standards in new zealand new zealand is a small market with little local production while other large developed countries invest millions in testing and rating protective clothing and equipment.
A new rule introduced into the esnz general regulations will see all riders competing in esnz disciplines having to wear approved safety helmets from 1st august 2017.
Protective helmets for vehicle users.
Police are concerned with the safety of all riders on nsw.
World motorcycle helmet safety standards there are numerous safety standards for motorcycle helmets in the market and it may look confusing to some new riders.
As nzs 2063 pedal cycle helmets is cited in the land transport road user rule 2004 also known as rule 61001.
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A heads up on dot ece 22 05 snell motorcycle helmet standards implementation of the latest revision to dot helmet standards looms in may 2013 so here s a handy look at the three most common.
New zealand transport agency section.
World motorcycle helmet safety standards.
Riders have to wear australia new zealand standard helmets because they are using australian roads and are governed by australian laws.
