As said above helmet usage is compulsory in NZ (As is yearly warrant of fitness for cars younger than 10 years old and six monthly check-up for cars over 10 years old). The five point harness is not the same thing though as you aren&#x27;t harnessed to a bike. Compulsory seatbelt wearing and air bags are more apt, and these things are currently in place.<p>One thing that is interesting is that compulsory wearing of helmets has not decreased fatalities to any great extent. But if I ever have an accident I am sure glad that I wear one.