PD CEN/TS 1317-8:2012

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 Biomechanical indices for assessing the
  impact severity of a PTW rider against an MPS
6 Test methods
7 Performance classes
8 Acceptance criteria of the impact test
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Detailed test report template
Annex B (informative) - Anthropomorphic test device
Annex C (informative) - Helmet alignment tool
Annex D (informative) - Modification of the
        anthropomorphic test device shoulder
Annex E (informative) - Reference helmet
Annex F (informative) - Helmet calibration procedure
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the impact performance of systems designed for the reduction of impact severity for PTW riders impacting safety barriers whilst sliding along the ground, having fallen from their PTW vehicle.

This Technical Specification specifies requirements for the impact performance of systems designed for the reduction of impact severity for PTW riders impacting safety barriers whilst sliding along the ground, having fallen from their PTW vehicle. The protection systems concerned are those fitted to barriers or barriers that have an inherent PTW rider protection or risk reduction capability. This Technical Specification excludes the assessment of the vehicle restraint capabilities of barriers and the risk that they represent to the occupants of impacting cars. The assessment of performance of impacting vehicles is covered by EN 1317-1 and EN 1317-2.

This Technical Specification defines performance classes taking into account rider speed classes, impact severity and the working width of the system with respect to rider impacts.

For systems designed to be added to a standard barrier, the test results are valid only when the system is fitted to the model of barrier used in the tests since the performance will not necessarily be the same if the system is fitted to a different barrier.