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

Description

You will need to comply with this standard 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.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance that may be required.

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.

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