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Sunday, September 1, 2013

USA - State by State Look at Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmet Use Laws..

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The history of motorcycle helmet laws in the United States is characterized by change. In 1967, to increase motorcycle helmet use, the federal government required the states to enact helmet use laws in order to qualify for certain federal safety programs and highway construction funds. The federal incentive worked. By the early 1970s, almost all the states had universal motorcycle helmet laws. Michigan was the first state to repeal its law in 1968, beginning a pattern of repeal, reenactment, and amendment of motorcycle helmet laws. In 1976, states successfully lobbied Congress to stop the Department of Transportation from assessing financial penalties on states without helmet laws.
  • Laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states.
  • There is no motorcycle helmet use law in three states: Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire.
Map of motorcycle helmet laws by state/IIHS
Map of motorcycle helmet laws by state/IIHS
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No state has a universal bicycle helmet law. Only 21 states and the District of Columbia have statewide bicycle helmet laws, and they apply only to young riders (often riders younger than 16). Local ordinances in a few other states require bicycle helmets for some or all riders.
  • Some bicyclists are required by law to wear a helmet in 21 states and the District of Columbia.
  • There is no bicycle helmet use law in 29 states
map of bicycle helmet laws bystate/IIHS
map of bicycle helmet laws by state/IIHS
Low-power cycle is a generic term used by the Institute to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered a low-power cycle. Twenty-three states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.
Map of low powered cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law/IIHS
Map of low powered cycles covered by the motorcycle helmet law/IIHS

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