[ashwin.terminat]

Such a ridiculous change to make.

Especially the 1.2kg weight limit.


I've filed an RTI for now.

Not sure if the phrasing is correct, but here it is:

Recent news articles are stating that the maximum weight for helmets is being reduced from 1.5kg to 1.2kg.

Sources:
1) https://auto.ndtv.com/news/bis-intro...elmets-1889488
2) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/65096591.cms

I would like you to:
1) Produce the scientific analysis/research that proves helmets weighing above 1.2kg are unsafe
2) Explain why there is no minimum weight limit

I'm very curious to know if they have a curve of safety vs weight. In which case, they should have one peak in the curve where safety is highest. If so, all helmets should be that exact weight! Absurd.

The FIA recommends a maximum weight of 1.8kg for their full-face helmets. (FIA is the association that regulates Formula 1)
Source: http://www.bellhelmets.eu/support/regulations.html

The median weight of 271 world-class full-face helmets is 1643g.
Source: https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-cont...et-weights.jpg

If FIA could set a limit of 1.8kg considering racing teams have access to carbon fiber and if world-class helmets weigh around 1.6kg, how on earth did we conclude 1.2kg to be the maximum limit?

Or was it a certain MetalAvian at work?

[volkman10]

Govt to notify new standard for heavier helmets for bikes.

This will be in addition to the already notified standard for helmets that can weigh up to 1.2 kg and meet the prescribed norms, though the implementation date of this has been extended twice.

Link

[jpcoolguy]

Government to bring in newer norms for Premium Helmets in India

Source: http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/g...mets-in-india/

From the article, it seems like there will be a newer standard for the premium helmets which are heavier than the existing 1.2 Kg limit and the manufacturers has to adhere to this new standard. However, it's not clear whether these imported helmets has to be get BIS re-certification in order to be sold in India.

[JoeTheWanderer]

MoRTH is inviting feedback from the general public about the upcoming changes to 2-wheeler helmet standards. A notification in this regard was published on 30th July and the comments/feedback from the general public are being accepted upto 30 days.

I think this is a good opportunity for us to share our comments and concerns with the policymakers.

The comments and suggestions can be sent to jspb-morth@gov.in

A copy of the notification is attached.

Helmet notification MoRTH.pdf

Source: https://morth.nic.in/OMs-Circular-Other-Notification

[TusharK]

BIS certification mandatory for helmets from June 2021

Only helmets certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will be allowed to be sold in India from June 1, 2021.



The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification stating that 2-wheeler helmets have been included under compulsory BIS certification. Publication of the Quality Control Order will also be mandatory.

The sale of imported helmets will be allowed under the revised rules, as long as those helmets meet BIS norms. BIS standards are in line with international norms such as DOT, Snell, ECE and Sharp and therefore, most imported helmets will be legal in India.

Earlier, the government wanted to peg the maximum weight of a 2-wheeler helmet to 1.2 kg. The latest notification does not offer any clarification on this.

In 2018, the government had banned the sale of non-ISI helmets. Even international brands selling their helmets in India had to adhere to ISI standards.

[karanddd]

Insisting on lightweight helmets is the Indian govt's brand new plan for population control.

[ManneAtWheelz]

A video is released by cyberabad police on how one can identify the BIS quality check of helmets sold.

BIS Check