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AS/NZS 1927: 1998: Pedal bicycles - Safety requirements MANDATORY

This Standard specifies safety requirements for the design, assembly, and performance of all types of pedal bicycles and subassemblies of pedal bicycles having a wheelbase of 640 mm or greater, but excludes track racers and one-of-a-kind bicycles.

AS/NZS 2063:1996: Pedal cycle helmets MANDATORY

This Standard specifies the basic performance requirements for impact energy attenuation, load distribution, strength and effectiveness of the retention system and its attachment points, ventilation, and peripheral vision clearance for lightweight protective helmets intended to mitigate the adverse effects of a blow to the head. Marking requirements are also specified. It applies to helmets for all cycling activities except BMX racing for which cyclists may require more extensive protection.

AS 2142-1978: Reflectors for pedal bicycles

This specification sets out photometric and colorimetric requirements for retroreflective devices (reflectors) for pedal bicycles.

 AS/NZS 4287: 1995: Child carrier seats for pedal bicycles - Safety requirements

This Standard specifies the safety requirements for child carrier seats which may be attached to a bicycle other than a children\'s bicycle for the purpose of transporting as a passenger, a child having a body weight of not greater than 22 kg.

JIS D 9416: 2004: Bicycles - Pedals

This Standard specifies pedals to be used mainly for bicycles for general use and bicycles for young children defined in JIS D 9111. However, this Standard does not apply to folding pedals

AS 2890.3-1993 Parking facilities - Bicycle parking facilities

Specifies requirements for the layout, design and security of bicycle parking facilities in any location, either on-street or off-street. Appendices give examples of bicycle parking hardware and examples of parking arrangements on footpaths.

AS 1742.9-2000: Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Bicycle facilities

This Standard specifies requirements for the signs, pavement markings and other devices to be applied to bicycle facilities both on the road and on paths separate from the road, either for the exclusive use of bicycles or joint use with other users. The Standard includes recommendations for guide signs and other navigational information for cyclists.

 AS 3562-1990: Lighting equipment for bicycles

This Standard specifies the design performance, photometric, electrical, mechanical and marking requirements for lighting equipment for bicycles intended for use on public roads. This Standard does not apply to reflectors (see AS 2142).