I know somebody that is saying that it is illegal to go without a helmet in the whole united states, and I thought it was at least legal in one state, so if anybody can tell me if it is legal in at least one state, and if so which state?
2006-06-19 05:50:15 · 28 answers · asked by jayztttight 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
check out this website for a complete listing of the totally free, totally restrictive, and in-between states with age restrictions, etc..
http://usff.com/hldl/frames/50state.html
2006-06-19 06:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by hey_jealousy00 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Texas ...though it is kind of like wearing a seat belt the only person you can hurt by not wearing one is yourself .... i don't think there should be a law enforcing either one except in minors....by the way even in Texas a child on a motor cycle is required to wear a helmet but I'm not sure on the age...and just so u know I'm no idiot i wear a seat belt & wear a helmet while on a motor cycle and anyone who doesnt must have a death wish
2006-06-19 12:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by CRYSTAL S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a summary of basic motorcycle laws for all states, check out the American Motorcyclist Association website. http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp
As for here in Pennsylvania, Big dumba$$ Ben did break the law. He was issued 2 citations. 1 for not having a class M motorcycle license and 1 for not wearing a helmet. While helmets are not required for everybody, they are required for riders under 21 or for riders with less than 1 year of licensed riding experience.
2006-06-20 22:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by voyager01964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think going without a helmet is legal in Kentucky. And I see people doing so all of the time.
2006-06-19 13:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by mikayla_starstuff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal to ride a motorcycle in South Carolina without a helmet IF you are 21 or over.
2006-06-19 12:55:50 · answer #5 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There definately are states that only require helmets for people under 18. The only one I know of for sure is Minnesota (I don't know if it's the only one), because I've gone motorcycling with my dad there, and neither of us have to wear helmets. I believe all states require you to wear eye protection, but that's obvious.
2006-06-19 12:53:28 · answer #6 · answered by Nay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one said Big Ben broke any laws last week when he crashed w/out a helmet. They said on the radio that in both Ohio and Pennsylvainia that no helmet is legal.
2006-06-19 12:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by sideshot72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, helmets are required by adults in less than 1/2 of the states.
2006-06-19 12:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly from when I lived there, New Hampshire is legal after the age of 18.
2006-06-19 12:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Pennsylvania, Join Ben Rothlisburger. Not worth the cool factor man! You can be the safest rider in the world, you cannot control the other drivers or mother nature.
2006-06-19 14:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by Max B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kansas
2006-06-19 12:54:36 · answer #11 · answered by gsi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋