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Helmet Validity for 2024

1 Comment14 September 2023 | Sadie Matthews

As the 2023 season starts to come to a close and the 2024 season looms large in the headlights, that helmet rule change is just around the corner, So, what does that mean for Competitors?

Well, its time to carefully examine what you put on your head every time you step into your car, as it may no longer be homologated for international or national motorsport from January 2024. Older helmets, such as Snell SA2005, SFI, and BS6658/Type AFR, are no longer valid for any international or national motorsport, and this has been the case for quite some time.

PLEASE NOTE - This is for UK customers - the rules will vary depending on where you are in the world.

Is my helmet still valid?

Find the Homologation label in your helmet and check against the below chart which shows the expiry dates for each standard:

Helmet Standard	MSUK Validity	FIA Validity
FIA 8858-2010 & Snell SAH2010	Not Valid After 31/12/2023	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
FIA 8858-2010 & Snell SA2010	Not Valid After 31/12/2023	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
FIA 8858-2002 & Snell SA2010	Not Valid After 31/12/2023	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
Snell SAH2010	Not Valid After 31/12/2023	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
Snell SA2010	Not Valid After 31/12/2023	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
Snell SA2015	Not Valid After 31/12/2026	Not Valid After 31/12/2023
FIA 8859-2015 & Snell SA2015	No Current Expiry*	No Current Expiry*
FIA 8859-2015 & Snell SA2020	No Current Expiry*	No Current Expiry*
FIA 8859-2015	No Current Expiry*	No Current Expiry*
FIA 8860-2010	No Current Expiry*	Not Valid After 31/12/2028
FIA 8860-2010 & Snell SA2010	No Current Expiry*	Not Valid After 31/12/2028
FIA 8860-2018 ABP	No Current Expiry*	No Current Expiry*
FIA 8860-2018	No Current Expiry*	No Current Expiry*

*No current expiry - This does not mean these will never expire, this will depend on future rule changes but at present there is no expiry on these homologations.

Where can I find the Homologation?
Take a thorough look inside your helmet to check if it expires at the end of the year. If you're competing in January, don't get caught off guard with an out of date helmet.

Find the panel inside the back of your helmet and carefully pull down. This should reveal your homologation label which contains all the information you need to know in order to check the homologation of your helmet.

Need a new helmet?
With 2024 just around the corner and prices likely to rise in the new year, Now is a fantastic time to buy! We offer a full range of helmets which can be found here. Also, keep an eye on our CLEARANCE page for all the best deals & grab yourself a bargain!

If you are unsure on what you need or would like to arrange a helmet fitting, please contact our sales team!