Motorcycle Helmet Compliance

There have been a lot of changes in Australia in relation to motorcycle helmet compliance in the last few years, which can cause a bit of confusion.

Here’s our try at making this as clear as possible:

If you ride or are a passenger on, a motorcycle or quad bike in Queensland you must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet.

This compliance must be in line with Australian standards  AS1698 or AS/NZS1698, or United Nations Economic Commission for Europe standard (UN ECE 22.05).

Helmets must have a stitched label on the inside of the helmet or a sticker on the outside of the helmet, indicating compliance with the approved standards above. A motorcycle helmet that complies with UNECE22.05 must carry the UNECE ‘E’ approval mark, with a number which represents the country in which the testing and certification were approved.

ECE 22.05 standard approved helmet label

 

Here are some links to answer any of your queries:

Queensland – Motorcycle Road Rules

NSW – Helmets

Victoria – Helmets

WA – Helmets and Helmet Standards

NT – Motorcycle Safety

TAS – Wider Range of Motorcycle Helmets

SA – Motor Bike Helmet Laws