TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999
86BHelmets for persons on motor cycles
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86B Helmets for persons on motor cycles (1) 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.
Traffic Regulations 1999 49 (2) 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. (3) An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption. (4) 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.