Northern Territory Motorcycle Helmet Rules and Regulations
The principal legislation is the Traffic Act. The subordinate legislation is the Traffic Regulations.
The regulations are formulated and gazetted periodically with plain english versions in the rider handbook.
The Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3 to these Regulations are made as regulations under the Act and are a law of the Territory.
A reference in an Act or instrument of a legislative or administrative character to the Australian Road Rules is a reference to the Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3.
For rule 270(3), definition approved motor bike helmet, a helmet for a person driving or riding on a motor cycle is also of an approved type if it is of a type approved by the Registrar.
Despite rule 270, the Registrar may, in writing, exempt a child or class of children from the requirement to wear an approved motor bike helmet when riding in a sidecar attached to a motor cycle if the Registrar is satisfied that there is not an approved motor bike helmet suitable for use by the child.
An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption.
A person must not drive or ride a motor cycle with a child who is the subject of an exemption under subregulation (2) in a sidecar attached to the motor cycle unless the conditions referred to in subregulation (3) are complied with.
The rider of a motor bike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must:
(a) wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider's head; and
(b) not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).
However, the rider of a motorbike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, is exempt from wearing an approved motorbike helmet if--
(a) the motorbike’s engine is not on; and
(b) the rider is pushing the motorbike; and
(c) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider not to wear the helmet.
passenger on a motor bike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the passenger's head.
In this rule:
approved motor bike helmet means a helmet:
(i) AS 1698; or
(ii) AS/NZ 1698; or
(iii) the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe standard 22.05; and
1 A helmet that is scratched or marked but the scratch or mark has not:
(a) penetrated the helmet's outer shell; or
(b) damaged the helmet's retention system; or
(c) damaged the helmet's inner lining.
2 A helmet that is damaged to a degree that might reasonably be expected from the normal use of the helmet.
The principal legislation is the Traffic Act. The subordinate legislation is the Traffic Regulations.
The regulations are formulated and gazetted periodically with plain english versions in the rider handbook.
A helmet for a person driving or riding on a motor cycle is of an approved type if it:
(a) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1698:2006 "Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users"; or
(b) is of a type approved by the Registrar. (AS1698-1988 added Gazette G40 2013, UNECE G37 16/9/15)
The Registrar may, in writing, exempt a child from the requirement to wear an approved helmet when riding in a sidecar attached to a motor cycle if the Registrar is satisfied that there is not an approved helmet suitable for use by the child.
An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption relating to:
(a) the use of a helmet of a specified type and standard; or
(b) the use of specified protective devices, including seat belts or other restraints.
A person must not drive a motor cycle with a child who is the subject of an exemption under subregulation (2) in a sidecar attached to the motor cycle unless the conditions referred to in subregulation (3) are complied with.
The Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3 to these Regulations are made as regulations under the Act and are a law of the Territory.
A reference in an Act or instrument of a legislative or administrative character to the Australian Road Rules is a reference to the Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3.
The rider of a motor bike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must:
(a) wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider's head; and
(b) not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).
passenger on a motor bike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the passenger's head.
In this rule:
approved motor bike helmet means a protective helmet for motor bike riders that is approved, for the Australian Road Rules, under another law of this jurisdiction.
passenger, of a motor bike, includes a person on a passenger seat of the motor bike (including the pillion seat), or in a sidecar.
The principal legislation was the Traffic Act. The subordinate legislation was the Traffic Regulations.
The regulations were formulated and gazetted periodically and plain english versions included in the rider handbook.
A helmet for a person driving or riding on a motor cycle is of an approved type if it:
(a) complies with Australian Standard AS1698:1988 "Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users"; or
(b) is of a type approved by the Registrar.
The Registrar may, in writing, exempt a child from the requirement to wear an approved helmet when riding in a sidecar attached to a motor cycle if the Registrar is satisfied that there is not an approved helmet suitable for use by the child.
An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption relating to:
(a) the use of a helmet of a specified type and standard; or
(b) the use of specified protective devices, including seat belts or other restraints.
A person must not drive a motor cycle with a child who is the subject of an exemption under subregulation (2) in a sidecar attached to the motor cycle unless the conditions referred to in subregulation (3) are complied with.
The Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3 to these Regulations are made as regulations under the Act and are a law of the Territory.
A reference in an Act or instrument of a legislative or administrative character to the Australian Road Rules is a reference to the Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3.
The principal legislation was the Traffic Act. The subordinate legislation was the Traffic Regulations.
(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears--
(1) Subject to this regulation, a person shall not drive a motor cycle or travel on a motor cycle or in a side-car attached to a motorcycle anywhere within the Territory --
(2) A person shall not drive a motor cycle while wearing a helmet to which is attached an eye protector unless the eye protector is of a type which --
(3) A child or young person is exempted from the application of subregulation (1) in respect of the wearing of a helmet specified in that subregulation whilst travelling in a side-car attached to a motor cycle where the Registrar is satisfied that there is no suitable approved helmet available for use by the child or young person and the Registrar has, by instrument in writing, exempted the child or young person.
(4) A child or young person exempted, under subregulation (3), from the application of subregulation (1) shall, while travelling in a side-car attached to a motor cycle, comply with the directions, if any, of the Registrar, which directions may relate to --
approved by the Registrar.
(5) A person is exempted from the application of subregulation (1) in respect of the wearing of a helmet while driving or travelling on a motor cycle or in a side-car attached to a motor cycle where the person is or is a member of a class of persons exempted, by instrument in writing, by the Registrar when taking part in --
(6) For the purposes of subregulation (5), "procession" includes a funeral cortege.
Section 108 and 109 are too large to put on the page. They are in this Overlay and are worth reading.
The Northern Territory was given self governance in 1978 and did not have an elected legislative assembly until 1978. The road rules until that time were regulations under Ordinances. These helmet rules are the earliest rules found.
is a protective helmet of a prescribed type for wear by drivers of motor cycles and pillion riders.
Brand or Trade Names of Protective Helmets known as Standard Helmets
A.G.V. Protector, I.S.S. Autoguard, Shoei Deluxe S.B.F.1., Shoei Standard, Stadium, Everoak
Brand or Trade Names of Protective "helmets known as Jet Helmets or Semi-Jet Helmets
A.G.V. Protector X67GT, A.G.V. Valenza X69G.T., Cromwell, Everoak Race Master, HR, Honda, Kunoh, Romer, Vero, Grant, Bell, Grandurisimo, El Dorado, Racing Mate, HA, Arai, shoei, Yamaha
Standards for Protective Helmets
Australian Standard E33-1968-Protective Helmets for Motor Cyclists, as amended by amendment No 11 of November 1968.
Australian Standard E43-1968-Protective Helmets for Racing Motor Cyclists
British Standard 2001:1956-Protective Helmets for Motor Cyclists, as amended by amendments PD2684, PD3550, PD4487, PD5253 and PD6363 issued in January 1957, November 1959, February 1962, June 1964 and March 1968 respectively
British Standard 1869:1960-Specification for Protective Helmets for Racing Motor Cyc1ists as amended by amendments P4937, PD5682 and PD6364 issued in May 1963, December 1965 and March 1968, respectively
British Standard 2495:1965-Specification for Protective Helmets and Peaks for Racing Car Drivers, as amended by amendments, 1 to 4 (PD4938, PD5475, PD5684 and PD5896) published on 29 May 1963, 22 February 1965, 7 December 1965 and 22 July 1966, respectively
New Zealand Standard 1215:1969-Specification for Protective Helmets for Motor Cyclists, as amended by amendment No. I of July 1971
American Standard Z90. I966-Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicular Users
Snell Memorial Foundation Standard for Protective Headgear 1970