Probably not the right forum but seems like few of you ride so I'll ask:

Anyone purchased a helmet from USA without the AS1698 sticker?

Any insurance/popo problems.

I'm more interested in health/life insurance at this stage and whether they would pay out

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New toy has arrived, 1/4 mile in 11.2 sec and only 114hp!

Afaik, no AS sticker for riding on the road... Bend over and take it like a man.

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No Australian Standard sticker, not legal for Australian roads. End of story unfortunately.
despite the fact that international standards, eg Snell, are in some regards more stingent.
If it doesn't have the sticker its not legal.

P.S. I 've been riding for 23 years.

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F.B. Racing
01 WRX (STI badged)
2010 XR5 Focus
06 Impreza Hatch 2.0i

What does stingent mean?
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It's a nonsense word substituted for "conditions" used by stupid people who consider themselves smart. Whatever that is. Also heard: 'stingents' and highly 'stingent'.

Thanks for the lulz John

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? I missed the R, oops, didn't think it was that big a deal, i was typing in a hurry.
For the record
Stringent: imposing rigourous standards of performance.
i do know how to spell
You can be so hurtful sometimes

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F.B. Racing
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2010 XR5 Focus
06 Impreza Hatch 2.0i

Well.................... When it comes to helmets, it's best to have the aussie sticker on it. BUT. If the helmet you have is the exact same model etc as one that would be sold and legal in this country, it is still ok. My Shoei is from the UK and is completely fine as they sold here also.

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If the helmet doesn't have the A/S sticker, you can receive an on the spot fine.
You could probably fight it in court, but thats the law.

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01 WRX (STI badged)
2010 XR5 Focus
06 Impreza Hatch 2.0i

Dan is the law....

What's your badge number again ! Tehehe

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This is correct. The law requires that it be an Australian standards approved helmet or equivalent. So if you buy an American version of a helmet that is also approved in Australia you should be fine.

As with most things though, the cops can give you a fine for it and it is up to you to take it to court to get off. More info: Helmet Standards

As I said I'm mostly concerned with the insurance people, ie hit my head pretty hard and i won't get paid for my recovery/surgery etc

so if i buy exactly the same model/make from the USA with no sticker as per the above post i might get the fine but legally I'm OK?

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Member of the 18-35 club and proud of it! (For another 5 years...getting old)

New toy has arrived, 1/4 mile in 11.2 sec and only 114hp!