Helmet Standards

[Motu]

my X-lite has an E3 rating and according to Eurobike's response to my query:There have been some recent changes to the way standards will be administered in New Zealand, but the actual standards have not changed. The standard applicable to all Nolan helmets is the European Community Standard E3. The standards mark is stitched to the helmet chin strap.

So where do these 'E' ratings fit into the list of your Lou?


edit: Ah hah! just look at the LTSA site and it shows a sample 'E3' rating as would be doled out under the UN/ECE 22 regulations. Silly me!

That's the UN/CE 22 on the top of his list.E stands for Economic Comission for Europe,3 is the country that issued the standard - and that has always been a helmet standard,nothing has changed.I'd think there would be a grandfather clause - the helmet you now have is still legal,but any new helmet will have to comply.Same for the retailer,they sold them as legal at the time....but all sales from X date etc.Look out for the helmet sales!

[Lou Girardin]

.but all sales from X date etc.Look out for the helmet sales!

Not likely! It'll be illegal to sell them for road use.

[Motu]

Not likely! It'll be illegal to sell them for road use.

Uh...of course,how could you possibly think I'd use it for anything but a flower pot? Purchase reciept would be only proof of age though...

[GNR]

if its approved for british standards, lol, do u think that would count here?

[Motu]

if its approved for british standards, lol, do u think that would count here?

Read the first post....