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A Buyers Guide - Bicycle Helmets
ILC Reference NO 12:54:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
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It is now compulsory in NSW for all bicycle riders to wear a protective helmet in a public place. This requirement also applies to a young child in a baby seat on a bike ridden by another person, as well as to a child on a bicycle with training wheels.
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. After 1st January 1996 all cyclists in NSW will be required to wear a
helmet certified by the Standards Assoc. of Australia. These helmets have been carefully tested and can be recognized by the AS 2063 sticker which is usually on the back of the helmet and on the box.
. Points to consider when buying a bicycle helmet.
* Check that it meets AS 2063.
* Is it a good fit? The helmet should be worn approx. 15 mm above the eyebrows and be securely fastened with the returning strap under
tension at all times. Most helmets come with sizing pads attached with velcro which allows a helmet to `grow with a child'.
* Is it well ventilated?
* is it too heavy? The weight of the helmet should not put too much
pressure on the neck and spine. Particularly important for very
young children.
* Is there adequate coverage of the head? Ideally, helmets should also have a large temporal piece.
* Can the fastenings be easily operated?
. Commonly found features:
* An expanded foam shell or inner lining.
* Air vents in varying numbers, sizes and positions.
* Adjustable retention straps with easy clip quick release buckles.
* Sizing pads to adjust fit (brushed nylon, foam rubber or cotton
towelling attach to velcro on helmet).
. For further information: - Independent Living Vol 7 No 3 Winter 1991
- Australian Standard AS 2063 parts 1,2 & 3
- Roads and Traffic Authority publications:
"Choosing a Bicycle Helmet"
"Information Bulletin: Compulsory Wearing of Helmets for Bicyclists in NSW"
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