Helmet laws

Approved helmets have the Australian Standard mark

 

Bicycle helmets became compulsory in Victoria on 1 July 1990. By law, Victorians must wear a helmet that has been approved to Australian Standards.

The law applies on roads, bike paths, bike lanes, shared and segregated footways and in other public places such as recreational parks and car parks.

See the pdf from VicRoads entitled "Additional rules for bicycle riders."

Click here for an overview of the road rules and for the penalty unit calculator.

Choosing and fitting a bike helmet