NEW ANDRA helmet regulations

**grumpy rooster** · 06-08-2008 02:02 PM

Have a read of this thread for what's happening.

Dragster thread re new helmet regs

**EGB18CT** · 06-08-2008 02:38 PM

so does that mean if cars were made pre epa cant be used? and all cars like 5 years ago that dont meet standards now cant be used?

lol fair enough for bikes, but cars?

bit of a joke, guys must be heavily invested in helmet companies.

**RICER23Q** · 06-08-2008 04:15 PM

As long as it's not over 12 years old, it's fine. It makes sense really...

**CRXer** · 06-08-2008 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by RICER23Q

As long as it's not over 12 years old, it's fine. It makes sense really...

do u know this for a fact or just from that thread?

one person saying 12 years is ok,another saying it must have the new AS1698:2006 sticker????

**CRXer** · 06-08-2008 05:55 PM

Its certainly an issue when i seem to be reading my $800 worth of 2 year old,worn about 10 times, helmet is not gonna measure up to some feeble test that standards australia have come up with.Im sure it will measure up to the new standards & way beyond.

If ANDRA want to change the rules,to force more money out of us,then i suggest they pay for their own independant tests to comply helmets within a decent useable lifespan of 5 years,or introduce the new requirements more gradually say over a 3 year time span ending in the lame arse 160km/h cars with a roof & no roll cages like myself.

**CRXer** · 06-08-2008 06:17 PM

thats exactly what it should be,a hard rule for new helmet purchase,with the new rules clearly outlined to all,& a gradual phasing out of existing helmets,the slower classes being more gradual than the top classes.

**beeza** · 06-08-2008 06:23 PM

So from the 1st of september all helmets must comply to the new standard?

**PP Sports sedan** · 07-08-2008 06:17 PM

does this have any bearing on sports compact ..?

**grumpy rooster** · 07-08-2008 07:26 PM

It applies for everything drag related.

**beeza** · 07-08-2008 07:27 PM

Ah,ok.Thanks for sharing that mate!

**grumpy rooster** · 02-09-2008 05:20 PM

Remember that these new helmet regs are in force AS OF YESTERDAY!!!

So if you don't have a complying helmet and go to WSID or Willowbank expect to be shown the door. Whether there will be a "grace" period I have no idea.