If the cops want to fine you for a non-compliant helmet, ask them to throw the book at you, says... Read More
A NSW Harley tour operator is challenging his helmet fine and wants the state to follow Queensland’s example by accepting... Read More
Riders still face erroneous helmet fines for non-compliance, tinted visors and helmet cams while helmet law reform moves ahead at glacial pace. Last week’s Standards Australia Motorcycle Helmets Forum in Sydney achieved little except to pass on to government ministers the varied ideas for reform of the complex laws and... Read More
A helmet petition and helmet laws website have been established in the wake of Queensland accepting international helmet standards and... Read More
It seems riders with big heads can wear helmets not compliant under Australian Standards after a NSW Harley tour operator successfully challenged his... Read More
There are mixed emotions about the ability of a national helmet forum today (February 19) to resolve the confusing helmet standards across the nation and the varied interpretations by law enforcement. Standards Australia has invited members of the public to participate in the helmet forum in Sydney to discuss changes to... Read More
A national motorcycle helmet forum has failed to reach any resolutions nor give riders any clear indication of what is a legal... Read More
Riders in Queensland will soon be able to wear internationally approved helmets, but they won’t be able to buy them... Read More
A helmet forum in Sydney has decided that the Australian standard for helmets is still relevant – at least for now – but requires revision to make it more explicit and not open to interpretation. Despite all Australian states now allowing European-standard UNECE22.05 helmets, it was pointed out that there... Read More
Cheaper and safer helmets, consistency in helmet laws across states and a resolution to helmet cams and bluetooth mounts could... Read More
Last week’s Helmet Forum still leaves riders unclear about the laws governing the use of helmet cameras and tinted visors,... Read More
Victoria has followed Queensland by accepting European motorcycle helmet standards, placing pressure on other states to follow suit. As of yesterday, Victorian riders are able to wear helmets with an ECE sticker rather than the current Australian Standards sticker. It is also believed New South Wales will be the next... Read More