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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
all low-power cycles designed to travel at speeds exceeding 30 mph or a bicycle-type vehicle with an engine displacement greater than 130cc or a Type 1 motorcycle with an automatic transmission with an engine displacement greater than 50cc are covered by the motorcycle helmet law
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.