Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:40 pm
Ok guys I'll do the official line for ya's, as a qualified and licenced Motorcycling Australia scrutineer and official so long as it has the below label it's fine! In Darwin we will also physically check that the straps and d rings/retaining clips are in good order, visor is securely attached and no obvious dings, cracks etc in the shell and the liner is fitted correctly and in good condition. I have rejected helmets for lining coverings falling apart, straps badly frayed and one Simpson I rejected because it had a bloody great crack in the left hand side!
30.1.1 APPROVAL LABELS FOR HELMETS
30.1.1.1 Helmets must carry one of the following approval labels, as listed in Rule 01.70 of the FIM Technical Rules.
a) Europe ECE 22 - 05 ‘P’,‘NP’ or ‘J’ [Label affixed inside the helmet]
b) USA SNELL M2010 [Label affixed inside the helmet]
c) Japan JIS T 8133: 2007 [Label affixed inside the helmet]
d) Australia Standards Association of Australia AS1698