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Motorcycle Helmet Cameras Get The Thumbs Down In Victorian Court

Victorian motorcycle rider Max Lichtenbaum has unsuccessfully challenged a fine handed to him by police for using a camera attached to his helmet, setting an important legal precedent for riders in the state. Mr Lichtenbaum copped a $289 fine


Victorian motorcycle rider Max Lichtenbaum has unsuccessfully challenged a fine handed to him by police for using a camera attached to his helmet, setting an important legal precedent for riders in the state.

Mr Lichtenbaum copped a $289 fine and a three demerit points penalty, Victorian police using a technicality within the rules to argue the camera was an "unauthorised alteration" to an otherwise Australian Standards-approved helmet.

Items that protrude more than 5mm from the helmet surface are deemed illegal attachments, the police argue, and therefore render the helmet non-compliant with the Australian Standards. 

In other words, as far as Victoria Police were concerned, it’s as if the rider wasn’t wearing an Australian Standards-approved helmet at all. 

In all Australian states and territories, motorcycle riders must wear a helmet approved by Australian Standards while riding.

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