Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 17:59
No competitor may practice, start or compete in any Motocross competition unless wearing the following protective equipment.
- Helmet – an approved and correctly fitting helmet which must carry the standard association of Australia “AS 168” label or they must carry one of the approved labels listed in the GCR’s.
- Clothing – Trousers of leather or synthetic material of similar durability. A jersey which must be made of close knit fabric of natural or synthetic fibre and must be a snug fit and provide protection against abrasion to the body and arms.
- Footwear – Boots which must be or recognized motocross type, constructed of leather, plastic or other similarly durable material, and of a length that must at least cover ¾ of the length of the lower leg, with the rider in a racing position on the machine.
- Gloves – of leather or other materials of similar or greater durability.
- Goggles and Visors – A competitor must, at the start of an event, be wearing goggles or a similar form of eye protection. Eye protection, including spectacles, protective goggles, helmet visors and/or ‘tear-offs’ must comply with the following: they are made of non-shattering materials, eye protection which cause visual disturbance are not to be used, metal or Perspex face shields are not used, eye shades or peaks are of a flexible material.
- Hair and Jewellery – Hair longer than shoulder length must be confined in the helmet or jacket. Body Jewellery is to be removed or securely covered with tape prior to competition.
- Junior Clothing – In addition to the general requirements for clothing, juniors must comply as follows: Protective clothing must not be too loose or flapping, Synthetic or rubber boots may be worn as an alternative to leather for competitors with smaller than a size 1 foot, commercial manufactured body armour must be worn. Soft roost protection is unacceptable.
- FOOTWEAR IN PITS – Closed footwear must be worn at all times in the pit area.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTION ABOUT CORRECT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR A MOTOCROSS EVENT PLEASE REFER BACK TO YOUR 2010 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT.
