Seems that the new Aus Standard “AS/NZS 2063:2008” for Bike Helmets comes into force as from mid-night 12 Dec 2010 (check out the web sites below) . After this date it will be illegal for Bike Retailers to sell their stock of helmets with the “old” (AS 2063.1996) label. Presumably retailers will be madly discounting their existing helmet stock with the old AS label up until 12/12/2010 and any that they have left on 13 Dec 2010 will end up on the tip. May be a good time to upgrade ones helmet on the cheap ?
sydney morning herald article here.
government safety information here.
I’m looking for a new helmet so thanks for the heads up
Thanks for the tip.
I indeed have made use of this fact – unfortunately 2 more times in the last 5 weeks than I had wanted too!
I see Aus Retailers now can sell 1996 standard helmets till 30 June 2011 with some extra requirements.
http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/974624/fromItemId/974621