WHAT Helmet do I need to wear in Australia?A Good Rider isa Good Risk ManagerAbout Road RulesAbout UN/ECE22-05 versus AS/NZS1698About AS/NZS1698 Safety RatingsAbout UN/ECE22-05 Safety RatingsRiskManagement Ensure your helmet is correctly Certified to either the Australian Standard or UN ECE 22-05.
Never buy a helmet you haven’t had on YOUR head.
Buying from a local shop provides guarantees to the buyer under Australian Consumer law.
Avoid buying online. You may have ZERO consumer protection on the certification. It may be a fraud.
Buying from a local shop ensures genuine products and you can try it for size.
All helmets used in Australia must be certified to either Australian or European standards, that’s ECE 22-05 or AS/NZS 1698
Helmets that cover more of your head will protect you better
Fit is everything. Graphics won’t protect you.
