Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) A helmet for a person driving or riding on a motor cycle is of an approved type if it:
(a) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1698:2006 "Protective Helmets for Vehicle Users"; or
(b) is of a type approved by the Registrar.
(2) The Registrar may, in writing, exempt a child from the requirement to wear an approved helmet when riding in a sidecar attached to a motor cycle if the Registrar is satisfied that there is not an approved helmet suitable for use by the child.
(3) An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption relating to:
(a) the use of a helmet of a specified type and standard; or
(b) the use of specified protective devices, including seat belts or other restraints.
(4) A person must not drive a motor cycle with a child who is the subject of an exemption under subregulation (2) in a sidecar attached to the motor cycle unless the conditions referred to in subregulation (3) are complied with.