Australian Standard 1698-1980 Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users - WA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

If you intend to operate an off-road motorcycle you must ensure that the motorcycle is not used unless the rider is wearing a protective helmet that complies with this standard.

This Standard specifies requirements for protective headgear for vehicle users, designed to mitigate the adverse effect of a blow to the head.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Australian Standard AS 1698:2006 Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Regulations 1979 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Transport

Transport Services

Driver and Vehicle Services

Contact details

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Enquiries

Driver and Vehicle Services

Transport Services

Department of Transport
Western Australia
Mailing address:	PO BOX R1290 Perth, Western Australia 6844
Phone:	13 11 56
Phone:	08 9215 1204

Australian Standard 1698-1980 Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users - Western Australia