Taking AUS certified helmet over to Europe
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:58 pm
Hi all.
I had an accident about 2 months ago and I was given a payout for the liable driver to cover replacement of helmet and other repairs. The helmet I was wearing is not visibly damaged, but I was advised to replace it regardless as there might be non-visible cracks in it. I am also hoping to do a expansive tour next year around Scandinavia and possibly other countries in central/western Europe.
Here's the thing, do I buy a decent helmet that is AUS certified and take that over with me to Europe? Will this possibly be an issue if I am injured and need compensation, but am not wearing a helmet that is not Euro certified? I understand that all (?) European countries do not have mandatory helmet laws (except for the UK). So I assume that since a helmet is optional it shouldn't be an issue for insurance in the instance of an accident if it has the AUS sticker on it?
I don't want a debate on helmets, but we'll be riding at speeds for around 20-25km/ph on average on roads and paths while touring, and I'll also be doing day rides and tours without the load so I'll be riding a bit faster, so it would make sense to take a helmet over with me? Do people touring in Europe from Aus usually wear a helmet when travelling through these countries at these speeds?
So, should I get a AUS certified helmet now and..
a. ..take it over with me?
b. ..get another EU certified helmet when I go over?
c. ..leave it behind when I go to Europe and just enjoy the freedom of choice over there?
I had an accident about 2 months ago and I was given a payout for the liable driver to cover replacement of helmet and other repairs. The helmet I was wearing is not visibly damaged, but I was advised to replace it regardless as there might be non-visible cracks in it. I am also hoping to do a expansive tour next year around Scandinavia and possibly other countries in central/western Europe.
Here's the thing, do I buy a decent helmet that is AUS certified and take that over with me to Europe? Will this possibly be an issue if I am injured and need compensation, but am not wearing a helmet that is not Euro certified? I understand that all (?) European countries do not have mandatory helmet laws (except for the UK). So I assume that since a helmet is optional it shouldn't be an issue for insurance in the instance of an accident if it has the AUS sticker on it?
I don't want a debate on helmets, but we'll be riding at speeds for around 20-25km/ph on average on roads and paths while touring, and I'll also be doing day rides and tours without the load so I'll be riding a bit faster, so it would make sense to take a helmet over with me? Do people touring in Europe from Aus usually wear a helmet when travelling through these countries at these speeds?
So, should I get a AUS certified helmet now and..
a. ..take it over with me?
b. ..get another EU certified helmet when I go over?
c. ..leave it behind when I go to Europe and just enjoy the freedom of choice over there?