Helmet Regulations

[Blkwinter]

Hi guys and girls

Did a quick search but didn't help. Just buying a few things to get into a bit of motor sport like track days/drag days and looking at helmets. What are the requirements for a helmet to cover most types of car motor sport? Like what stickers/safety information must I make sure it has before I buy one. I also take it motorcross helmets are the same?

[Mr.Phreak]

viewtopic.php?t=65858&highlight=helmet

viewtopic.php?t=63995&highlight=helmet

You fail at searching

[Blkwinter]

Gee thanks , Neither thread helped but thanks anyway.

[strx7]

(2) Requirements: Protective helmets shall;
(a) Comply with a current approved standard,
(b) Be a good fit on the wearer so they are secure when worn,
(c) Be in good condition, and
(d) Not be modified, except as specifically permitted by the helmet manufacturer, in
particular;
(i) ABS and Polycarbonate helmets shall not be painted,
(ii) Composite shell helmets may only be painted with a paint approved by the helmet
manufacturer,
(iii) Intercom earphones and microphones should only be fitted in helmets specifically
designed for their fitting. In all cases when fitting speaker(s) care must be taken to ensure
that they do not create a hazard for the wearer.
(3) Helmet Fit Test: The helmet must not be able to be removed by lifting the back of the
helmet. (Refer drawing 4.1.1)
(4) Approved Standards:
(a) International Events: Vehicle occupants shall wear protective helmets approved to
any of the following standards:
Snell Foundation Inc;
Snell SA 2005
Snell SA 2000.
SFI Foundation Inc;
SFI Spec 31.1A (open face design), or
SFI spec 31.2A (closed face design)
British Standards Institute;
BS6658-85 type A/FR (red label), including all amendments.
(b) All Other Events: Vehicle occupants shall wear protective helmets approved to any of
the standards detailed in (a) of this article or one of the following standards;
Snell Foundation Inc;
Snell SA 95
M95
M2000
M2005
SFI Foundation Inc;
SFI Spec 31.1 (open face design), or
SFI spec 31.2 (closed face design)
British Standards Institute;
BS6658-85 type A (blue label) including all amendments
European Standard (R22);
‘E’ Mark, 02, 03, 04 or 05 series.
Note: A production number, e.g. 05,12345, will immediately follow these identification
numbers.
Australian Standard;
AS 1698

[Mr.Phreak]

Gee thanks , Neither thread helped but thanks anyway.

Did you even look at the pdf Andrew posted in the first link??

Oh look, there's a section headed up Safety Critical Items.....of which the first words after it are Competitors’ Apparel, and well, what do you know...right after that are the requirements for Protective Helmets which strx7 has kindly provided you with anyway.

And there's even pictures on Page 29 just in case you can't read good

Open wide.....

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