Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Helmet Law by states
State Motorcycle helmets Does the motorcycle helmet law cover all low-power cycles? Bicycle helmets
Alabama all riders yes Alabama
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Alaska 17 and younger1 yes Alaska
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Arizona 17 and younger some Arizona
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 25 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Arkansas 20 and younger yes Arkansas
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
California all riders yes California
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
17 and younger
Colorado 17 and younger and passengers 17 and younger yes Colorado
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Connecticut 17 and younger yes Connecticut
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Delaware 18 and younger some Delaware
all low-power cycles except motorized scooters are covered by the motorcycle helmet law; bicycle helmet acceptable for motorized scooter
17 and younger
District of Columbia all riders some District of Columbia
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 35 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Florida 20 and younger2 some Florida
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph and all low-power cycles operated by those 15 and younger are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Georgia all riders some Georgia
all low-power cycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law except bicycle helmets are acceptable for electric assisted bicycles
15 and younger
Hawaii 17 and younger some Hawaii
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Idaho 17 and younger some Idaho
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 5, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Illinois no law no law Illinois
no law
no law
Indiana 17 and younger yes Indiana
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Iowa no law no law Iowa
no law
no law
Kansas 17 and younger some Kansas
all low-power cycles except electric assisted bicycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Kentucky 20 and younger3 some Kentucky
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Louisiana all riders yes Louisiana
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
11 and younger
Maine 17 and younger4 some Maine
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or more than 1,500 watts are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Maryland all riders some Maryland
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds exceeding 35 mph, scooters with with engine displacement greater than 50cc or brake horsepower greater than 2.7 and mopeds with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or brake horsepower greater than 1.5 are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Massachusetts all riders yes Massachusetts
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
1–16 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
Michigan all riders some Michigan
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph and all low-power cycles operated by those 18 and younger are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Minnesota 17 and younger5 yes Minnesota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Mississippi all riders yes Mississippi
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Missouri all riders some Missouri
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 3, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Montana 17 and younger some Montana
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Nebraska all riders yes Nebraska
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Nevada all riders some Nevada
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
New Hampshire no law no law New Hampshire
no law
15 and younger
New Jersey all riders yes New Jersey
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
16 and younger
New Mexico 17 and younger some New Mexico
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
17 and younger
New York all riders some New York
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds of 20 mph or greater are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
1–13 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
North Carolina all riders yes North Carolina
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
North Dakota 17 and younger6 yes North Dakota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Ohio 17 and younger7 yes Ohio
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Oklahoma 17 and younger some Oklahoma
all low-power cycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law except bicycle helmets are acceptable for electric assisted bicycles operated by those 18 and younger
no law
Oregon all riders yes Oregon
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Pennsylvania 20 and younger8 some Pennsylvania
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 25 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
11 and younger
Rhode Island 20 and younger9 some Rhode Island
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 4.9 or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
South Carolina 20 and younger yes South Carolina
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
South Dakota 17 and younger yes South Dakota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Tennessee all riders yes Tennessee
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Texas 20 and younger10 some Texas
all low-power cycles, except motor assisted scooters with an engine displacement less than than 40cc, are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Utah 17 and younger yes Utah
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Vermont all riders some Vermont
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Virginia all riders some Virginia
all low-power cycles operated at speeds greater than 35 mph or with an engine displacement greater than 50cc are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Washington all riders yes Washington
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
West Virginia all riders some West Virginia
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
14 and younger
Wisconsin 17 and younger11 some Wisconsin
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds exceeding 30 mph or a Type 1 motorcycle with an automatic transmission with an engine displacement greater than 50cc are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Wyoming 17 and younger some Wyoming
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
1Alaska's motorcycle helmet use law covers passengers of all ages, operators younger than 18, and operators with instructional permits.
2In Florida, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy.
3In Kentucky, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy. Motorcycle helmet laws in Kentucky also cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
4Motorcycle helmet laws in Maine cover operators with instructional/learner's permits. Maine's motorcycle helmet use law also covers passengers 17 years and younger and passengers if their operators are required to wear a helmet.
5Motorcycle helmet laws in Minnesota cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
6North Dakota's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers traveling with operators who are covered by the law.
7Ohio's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first year of licensure and all passengers of operators who are covered by the law.
8Pennsylvania's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first two years of licensure unless the operator has completed the safety course approved by PennDOT or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
9Rhode Island's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers (regardless of age) and all operators during the first year of licensure (regardless of age).
10Texas exempts riders 21 years or older if they can either show proof of successfully completing a motorcycle operator training and safety course or can show proof of having a medical insurance policy. A peace officer may not stop or detain a person who is the operator of or a passenger on a motorcycle for the sole purpose of determining whether the person has successfully completed the motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan.
11Motorcycle helmet laws in Wisconsin cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
Alabama all riders yes Alabama
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Alaska 17 and younger1 yes Alaska
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Arizona 17 and younger some Arizona
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 25 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Arkansas 20 and younger yes Arkansas
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
California all riders yes California
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
17 and younger
Colorado 17 and younger and passengers 17 and younger yes Colorado
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Connecticut 17 and younger yes Connecticut
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Delaware 18 and younger some Delaware
all low-power cycles except motorized scooters are covered by the motorcycle helmet law; bicycle helmet acceptable for motorized scooter
17 and younger
District of Columbia all riders some District of Columbia
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 35 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Florida 20 and younger2 some Florida
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph and all low-power cycles operated by those 15 and younger are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Georgia all riders some Georgia
all low-power cycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law except bicycle helmets are acceptable for electric assisted bicycles
15 and younger
Hawaii 17 and younger some Hawaii
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Idaho 17 and younger some Idaho
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 5, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Illinois no law no law Illinois
no law
no law
Indiana 17 and younger yes Indiana
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Iowa no law no law Iowa
no law
no law
Kansas 17 and younger some Kansas
all low-power cycles except electric assisted bicycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Kentucky 20 and younger3 some Kentucky
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Louisiana all riders yes Louisiana
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
11 and younger
Maine 17 and younger4 some Maine
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or more than 1,500 watts are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Maryland all riders some Maryland
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds exceeding 35 mph, scooters with with engine displacement greater than 50cc or brake horsepower greater than 2.7 and mopeds with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or brake horsepower greater than 1.5 are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Massachusetts all riders yes Massachusetts
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
1–16 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
Michigan all riders some Michigan
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph and all low-power cycles operated by those 18 and younger are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Minnesota 17 and younger5 yes Minnesota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Mississippi all riders yes Mississippi
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Missouri all riders some Missouri
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 3, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Montana 17 and younger some Montana
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Nebraska all riders yes Nebraska
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Nevada all riders some Nevada
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
New Hampshire no law no law New Hampshire
no law
15 and younger
New Jersey all riders yes New Jersey
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
16 and younger
New Mexico 17 and younger some New Mexico
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
17 and younger
New York all riders some New York
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds of 20 mph or greater are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
1–13 (riding with children younger than 1 prohibited)
North Carolina all riders yes North Carolina
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
North Dakota 17 and younger6 yes North Dakota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Ohio 17 and younger7 yes Ohio
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Oklahoma 17 and younger some Oklahoma
all low-power cycles are covered by the motorcycle helmet law except bicycle helmets are acceptable for electric assisted bicycles operated by those 18 and younger
no law
Oregon all riders yes Oregon
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Pennsylvania 20 and younger8 some Pennsylvania
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 1 1/2, or can attain speeds greater than 25 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
11 and younger
Rhode Island 20 and younger9 some Rhode Island
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 4.9 or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
South Carolina 20 and younger yes South Carolina
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
South Dakota 17 and younger yes South Dakota
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Tennessee all riders yes Tennessee
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
15 and younger
Texas 20 and younger10 some Texas
all low-power cycles, except motor assisted scooters with an engine displacement less than than 40cc, are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Utah 17 and younger yes Utah
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Vermont all riders some Vermont
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Virginia all riders some Virginia
all low-power cycles operated at speeds greater than 35 mph or with an engine displacement greater than 50cc are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Washington all riders yes Washington
all low-power cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
West Virginia all riders some West Virginia
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
14 and younger
Wisconsin 17 and younger11 some Wisconsin
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds exceeding 30 mph or a Type 1 motorcycle with an automatic transmission with an engine displacement greater than 50cc are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
Wyoming 17 and younger some Wyoming
all low-power cycles with an engine displacement greater than 50cc, brake horsepower greater than 2, or can attain speeds greater than 30 mph are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
no law
1Alaska's motorcycle helmet use law covers passengers of all ages, operators younger than 18, and operators with instructional permits.
2In Florida, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy.
3In Kentucky, the law requires that all riders younger than 21 years wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy. Motorcycle helmet laws in Kentucky also cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
4Motorcycle helmet laws in Maine cover operators with instructional/learner's permits. Maine's motorcycle helmet use law also covers passengers 17 years and younger and passengers if their operators are required to wear a helmet.
5Motorcycle helmet laws in Minnesota cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
6North Dakota's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers traveling with operators who are covered by the law.
7Ohio's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first year of licensure and all passengers of operators who are covered by the law.
8Pennsylvania's motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first two years of licensure unless the operator has completed the safety course approved by PennDOT or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
9Rhode Island's motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers (regardless of age) and all operators during the first year of licensure (regardless of age).
10Texas exempts riders 21 years or older if they can either show proof of successfully completing a motorcycle operator training and safety course or can show proof of having a medical insurance policy. A peace officer may not stop or detain a person who is the operator of or a passenger on a motorcycle for the sole purpose of determining whether the person has successfully completed the motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a health insurance plan.
11Motorcycle helmet laws in Wisconsin cover operators with instructional/learner's permits.
Making dirt bikes street legal
With the current economy the way it is, more and more people are looking to make motorcycles their mode of transportation. A lot of people are looking to turn dirt bikes into street legal motorcycles. Post the rules and regulations for your state. How does one go about making their dirt bike street legal?
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