Motorcycle helmets and licences in Victoria (2026)

In short: Riders and passengers on a motor bike in Victoria must wear an approved helmet. Licence and headlight rules have not been confirmed yet.

Notes

• An approved helmet complies with AS 1698, AS/NZS 1698 or UN 22, has an identifying mark certifying compliance and is in good repair. A motor bike is a motor vehicle with 2 wheels (or 3 wheels if ridden like a 2-wheeler).
• Australian states and territories do not use the European A1, A2 and A categories. Learner and provisional licence stages differ by jurisdiction, so no figure is given for these categories.
• This rule has not been confirmed from an official source for this jurisdiction yet.

Sources

1. Victorian Government (Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel): Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (S.R. No. 41/2017, version 026 in force from 18 February 2026) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources

More rules in Victoria

• E-scootersUse on public roads: Yes, paths and roads up to 60 km/h · Minimum age: 16
• CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence; small amounts max 5 penalty units · Growing at home: Banned
• Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 100 km/h
• Deposit return schemes and plastic bagsNational deposit return scheme in operation: Yes, CDS Vic · Deposit per container: 10c refund
• Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (probationary licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16
• Driving after drugsApproach to cannabis (THC): Any amount of THC is an offence · THC threshold: Any amount of THC
• E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules
• FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No (licensed only)
• Foreign driving licencesOverseas licence valid for a visitor: Yes, if living in Victoria under 6 months · Overseas licence after becoming a resident: Convert if living in Victoria 6+ months
• Home educationLegal status of home education: Registration required · Nature of the parental duty: School or registration
• Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Controlled weapon; excuse needed · Locking or one-handed knives: Flick and butterfly knives prohibited
• Paid holidayMinimum paid leave a year (weeks): 4 weeks (5 for some shiftworkers) · Minimum paid leave as the law states it: 4 weeks a year; extra week for some shiftworkers
• Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Mounted/built-in only; L/P: none
• Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
• Smoke alarms in homesSmoke alarm legally required in homes: Yes, all homes · Minimum alarms and where: One per level, plus by bedrooms
• Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 18 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 18
• Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
• Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.00% (zero)

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