18 States Require Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets:

Riding a motorcycle is undeniably dangerous. Sadly, motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to lose their lives in a fatal driving crash compared with other motorists on the road. They are also four times as likely to sustain an injury in a collision. Although motorcycle helmets save lives, only a small number of states require all riders to wear them. The locations with a broad mandate for helmet use include the following,…

Alabama California District of Columbia Georgia Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New York North Carolina Oregon Tennessee Vermont Virginia West Virginia

Three States Have No Motorcycle Helmet Requirements:

While some states require motorcycle helmets for all riders, three states do not ever mandate helmet use. These states included the following:

• Illinois
• Iowa
• New Hampshire

29 States Require Helmet Use Under a Certain Age:

The majority of states have helmet laws that fall in the middle in terms of strictness. A total of 29 locations throughout the U.S. require helmets for motorcyclists under a certain age. The specific requirements vary by state, with some mandating helmet use for riders under ages 17, 18, 21 or 25.

Here are the rules by state for when helmets are mandatory.

• 17 and under: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
• 18 and under: Delaware,
• 20 and under: Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah,
• 25 and under: Missouri

Remember: More Motorcycle Accident Deaths Occur When Not Wearing a Helmet.

Failure to wear a helmet is one of the biggest risk factors for motorcycle rider fatalities. Helmets can help to protect against head injuries and lower fatality rates. So, stay safe folks, wear your helmet.