Helmets

Extract from MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport (as of 1st January 2010). www.mnz.co.nz/competitionrules.aspx

8.2.2 COMPETITION HELMET STANDARDS:

All new helmets available in New Zealand are manufactured overseas. These are made to various standards. The following standards acceptable for helmets for us in MNZ events.

Road & Off-Road

Only helmets of single shell construction are permitted for road racing events. Two piece or flip top helmets may be used for have-a-go or track introduction days.

For International events the following standards apply.

• 8.2.2.1 All helmets manufactured, as evidenced by the manufacturers date of manufacture labeling, more than 10 years prior to the date of an event may be impounded under the terms of rule 8.2.5. Where no date of manufacture is visible on the helmet the onus is on the competitor to prove that the helmet is less than 10 years old.

• 8.2.3 Helmets manufactured with standards other than those approved can only be used in competition after approval by MNZ.

• 8.2.4 Approval will be given upon receipt of a certificate from the Standards Association of New Zealand or a competent authority (recognised by MNZ) stating that such a standard meets one of the approved standards.

• 8.2.5 The Steward or his/her deputy is empowered to impound any helmet considered of insufficient standard or, if of approved design, in a damaged or unsound condition.

• 8.2.6 Only helmets with a strap retaining system are permitted.

• 8.2.7 Each competitor will be required to prove good fit of his/her helmet.

• 8.2.8 All helmets, regardless of approved marks, must provide temple protection (commonly known as 'Jet' or 'Open Face' or 'Full Face').

• 8.2.9 Helmet peaks, if worn, must be of flexible material attached by press studs, straps, plastic screws, or tape. The peak must be capable of being torn from the helmet in the event of an accident. Helmets provided with metal screw attachments as original will be accepted, as well as metal screw replacements, provided the original mounting in the helmet is not modified in any way.

• 8.2.10 Face shields must be of an approved flexible plastic or moulded material. Perspex face shields are not permitted.

• 8.2.11 No helmet will be drilled, screwed or taped other than as per original manufacture, or helmet manufacturers instructions. The rider is required to provide proof that it is a helmet manufacturers instruction.

• 8.2.12 Polycarbonate helmets that have been painted are banned from use in competition.

• 8.2.13 CARE OF YOUR HELMET
  YOUR POLYCARBONATE HELMET MUST NOT BE PAINTED.
  Make sure your helmet is not subject to solvents or fuel in storage or transport to and from and during meetings.
  Solvents of any kind must not be used to clean your helmet – use soap and water. Any sticker should only be placed on a helmet by using the adhesive provided on the sticker.
  Do not place your helmet where it can be subject to sunlight, e.g. car windows, etc. MNZ strongly recommends, on advice from manufacturers, that you do not use a helmet for more than three years.
  Make sure your helmet is not dropped, or subjected to abuse in any way. If this happens have it re-examined by a qualified person or replace it.