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- Whether or not you are legally required to wear a helmet is a matter of state law. Each state has different requirements, with some states requiring you wear a helmet if you are over 18, over 21, or if you do not have medical insurance.
Do I need to wear a helmet?
In states with a helmet law, yes. Depending on the state law, you may be cited and it may or may not be a moving violation.
In states without a helmet law, the choice is yours to make
But it will interfere with my hearing!
If it covers your ears it will reduce your hearing ability.
But it's too heavy!
A 5 pound helmet on your head becomes a 300 pound object upon impact. The neck is the weakest link on the human body. Wearing a helmet may save your life in an accident, or it may cause injury. That is why the choice should be up to each rider. - In the UK you must wear a motorcycle helmet when using your motor bike on a public road or highway (the rules are different when use is on private land).
If you have an accident on a motorcycle and you are not wearing a helmet - you are still likely to receive compensation if the RTA was not your fault, but the amount of compensation will be reduced as you will have been seen to have contributed to your own injuries - this is known as contributory negligence. See the related link for an explanation of contributory negligence.
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Do you need to wear a motorcycle helmet in Miami?
You need to wear a motorcycle helmet any time you get on a motorcycle, but in Florida it is only required for anyone under 21.
Do you need to wear a helmet when on a motorcycle in Wisconsin?
Not unless your a minor
Is the cost of motorcycle insurance different if you wear a helmet?
If there is no helmet law in your state, the cost of motorcycle insurance is the same whether you wear a helmet or not.
Do you need to wear a motorcycle helmet to not cause injury?
Yes, I always use helmet to drive motorcycle safely. Also it is mandatory to wear in India(with some exception).
Do you have to wear a motorcycle helmet in Australia?
Well yes, I you're riding a motorcycle. You even need a bike helmet when riding a bike. Seatbelts in cars, etc.
Are motorcycle riders and passengers required to wear a helmet in California?
Motorcycle rider and passengers are required to wear a helmet in california. It is a good law since chances of surviving a motorcycle crash without a helmet are slim.
Do you have to wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle in Louisiana?
yes yes. on motorcycle.
If you are a licensed motorcycle rider in Ohio do you need to wear a helmet in Pennsylvania?
If Pensylvania requires motorcyclists to wear helmets, then yes.
Who must wear a motorcycle helmet?
any one under 21 MUST wear a helmet, but anyone over has to have insurance but doesn't have to wear a helmet
In which us states must you wear a motorcycle helmet?
You must wear a motorcycle helmet in 47 states. A few of the states are Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Do you have to wear a motorcycle helmet in Washington?
It depends on your age. If you are 16 you have to wear a helmet. But if you want your head to get blown off that's on you. It is safe to wear a helmet for protection.
Do you need to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Canada?
Legally, I don't know. Still, it is a good idea to wear one any ways. Legally, the answer is yes you must wear a DOT or Snell approved helmet.
