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In the UK, what regulations apply to helmets?
All helmets sold in the UK must comply with at least 1 of these:
- British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI (British Standards Institution) Kitemark
- UN ECE Regulation 22.05 or 22.06
- Any standard accepted by a member of the European Economic Area which offers a level of safety and protection equivalent to BS 6658:1985 and carry a mark equivalent to the BSI Kitemark
This will most likely be indicated by a sticker on the back of the helmet. There are no rules about the style or age of a helmet. Buying a helmet labelled with ECE 22.05/22.06 or BS6658 ensures that you have a helmet that will provide a minimum level of protection to your head in a crash. SHARP provides an independent assessment of how much a helmet exceeds these minimum levels of protection – to enable riders to make an informed choice when buying a new helmet.
