QUAD BIKES & HELMETS

A walk around the pits in recent weeks has witnessed a number of Quad Bikes and Pit Mules being used without appropriate safety apparel. Clubs are reminded that any person riding a quad bike, or any vehicle with handlebars, regardless of such vehicle having a roll cage, must wear a helmet.

Likewise, drivers of all other vehicles (e.g. a Mule with a steering wheel) must wear a seatbelt, however if there is no seatbelt present, a helmet complying with Australian Standards must be worn.

Simple rule of thumb, Handlebars = Helmet, Steering Wheel = Seatbelt!

Quad bike riders and Pit Mule drivers must also be over the age of 16, and hold an Adult Speedway Australia Mechanics, Officials or Competition Licence.

18.1.8. and 18.1.9.

A person riding a quad bike or any vehicle with handlebars (regardless of vehicle having a roll cage), must wear a helmet complying with AS1698 as minimum standard (may be open face helmet). Drivers of all other vehicles must wear a seatbelt, however if there is no seatbelt present, a helmet must be worn.

Quad bike riders must hold an Adult Speedway Australia Mechanics, Officials or Competition Licence.