Crash Helmet Regs and Standards

[Trevor Williams]

Any of you with a Snell 2000 helmet or a BS 6658 A/FR should read the following from the MSA

http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/newsarticle.asp?chapter=1&nid=1310

MSA clarifies crash helmet standards
The Motor Sports Association (MSA) has issued regulation clarifications regarding two current crash helmet standards.

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced that it will cease to recognise the BS 6658-85 Type A/FR helmet standard after December 31, 2013.

However, at its most recent meeting earlier this month, the Motor Sports Council agreed to extend the life of this standard until at least December 31, 2015. This is to offer an additional two years of use for those buying the current version.

The MSA would also like to draw attention to the Snell SA2000 helmet standard. Regulation K 10.3.1 of the 2010 Competitors' and Officials' Yearbook states that this standard 'May be withdrawn with effect from 01/01/11'. However, the MSA is pleased to confirm that this standard will now be valid until December 31, 2014.

Release MSA10-029: 29 March 2010

Cheers
Trevor

[Simon Crook]

So I could have used my helmet that I used last season and not buy my new nice one :'(

[Matthew Hollis]

I'm assuming it was a BS-6658 Type A, in which case you couldn't, they are definitely not allowed.  BS-6658 Type A/FR are different (though don't ask me how!).

[Trevor Williams]

Fire Retardant

[Simon Crook]

Thank goodness for that - 'I did need a new one after all'  :P