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PEV laws by state

Tap a state for the full rules, statute sections and sources. "Silent" means the statute doesn't address that vehicle there; cities may still have rules.

Allowed AllowedYes Allowed with limits Allowed with limitsLimits Local rules decide Local rules decideLocal Not allowed Not allowedNo Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statuteSilent

E-bikes

State RoadRoad Bike laneLane SidewalkWalk Paths and trailsTrail Helmet
AlabamaAlabama Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for all Class 3 operators and passengers. Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet on bicycles (§ 32-5A-283); e-bike riders carry the same duties as bicycle riders.
AlaskaAlaska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ArizonaArizona Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
ArkansasArkansas Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Required for Class 3 operators and passengers under 21. Not addressed for Class 1/2.
CaliforniaCalifornia Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Class 3: required for all riders and passengers. Class 1/2: required for riders and passengers under 18 (general bicycle helmet law applies to e-bikes).
ColoradoColorado Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Class 3: required for operators and passengers under 18. Not addressed for Class 1/2.
ConnecticutConnecticut Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Allowed with limits Required for all e-bike riders and passengers, any age.
DelawareDelaware Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Class 3: required for all operators and passengers. Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet on any bicycle (§ 4198K); e-bike riders carry bicycle duties.
FloridaFlorida Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Required for riders and passengers under 16 (bicycle helmet law applies to e-bikes).
GeorgiaGeorgia Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Class III: required for all operators and passengers. Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet on bicycles (§ 40-6-296); e-bike riders carry bicycle duties.
HawaiiHawaii Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Allowed Required for riders under 16 (bicycle helmet law).
IdahoIdaho Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
IllinoisIllinois Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
IndianaIndiana Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Class 3: required for operators and passengers under 18. Not addressed for Class 1/2.
IowaIowa Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Allowed Not addressed in statute.
KansasKansas Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
KentuckyKentucky Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
LouisianaLouisiana Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Class three: required for all operators and passengers. The general under-12 bicycle helmet law (R.S. 32:199) defines a bicycle as human-powered.
MaineMaine Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a helmet on bicycles on public roads and bikeways (§ 2323). The statute does not say whether this covers e-bikes.
MarylandMaryland Allowed with limits Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Required for riders and passengers under 16 (bicycle helmet law; e-bikes are bicycles). Enforced by warning only.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for riders and passengers 16 and under (bicycle helmet law applies to e-bike riders).
MichiganMichigan Allowed Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Class 3: required for operators and passengers under 18. Not addressed for Class 1/2.
MinnesotaMinnesota Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
MississippiMississippi Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
MissouriMissouri Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MontanaMontana Allowed Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NebraskaNebraska Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NevadaNevada Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
New HampshireNew Hampshire Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Allowed with limits Required for all bicycle riders under 16 on a public way, and for anyone under 18 riding or as a passenger on a Class 3.
New JerseyNew Jersey Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Low-speed e-bike: under 17 (bicycle helmet law applies). Motorized bicycle: all riders.
New MexicoNew Mexico Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute.
New YorkNew York Allowed with limits Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for all Class 3 riders and for all riders under 14 (bicycle helmet rule).
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Under 16 for bicycles (G.S. 20-171.9). That law defines a bicycle as 'human-powered', so it is unclear whether it covers e-bikes.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Required for Class 3 riders under 18.
OhioOhio Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Allowed with limits Required for all Class 3 riders and passengers.
OklahomaOklahoma Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
OregonOregon Allowed Allowed Not allowed Not addressed in statute Under 16 (bicycle helmet law); see minimum age.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Under 12 (pedalcycle helmet law).
Rhode IslandRhode Island Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Allowed with limits Required for riders and passengers under 21.
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South DakotaSouth Dakota Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed Allowed with limits Class III: required for riders under 18 and for all passengers.
TennesseeTennessee Local rules decide Local rules decide Allowed with limits Allowed with limits Class 3: required for all riders and passengers.
TexasTexas Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
UtahUtah Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
VermontVermont Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
VirginiaVirginia Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide No statewide requirement. Localities may require helmets for riders 14 and younger.
WashingtonWashington Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Allowed with limits Riders must comply with laws and regulations on bicycle helmets (RCW 46.37.530); the statute sets no separate e-bike helmet rule.
West VirginiaWest Virginia Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed with limits Required for riders and passengers under 15.
WisconsinWisconsin Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
WyomingWyoming Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.

E-scooters

State RoadRoad Bike laneLane SidewalkWalk Paths and trailsTrail Helmet
AlabamaAlabama Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Not allowed Not addressed in statute No scooter-specific rule. City police guidance (Homewood) says the motor-driven cycle helmet rule applies.
AlaskaAlaska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ArizonaArizona Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
ArkansasArkansas Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
CaliforniaCalifornia Allowed with limits Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for riders under 18.
ColoradoColorado Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
ConnecticutConnecticut Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Riders 17 and under on roads and in parks (no penalty for non-compliance; officers may warn parents). Rental companies must provide helmets to riders 17 and under.
DelawareDelaware Allowed with limits Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for riders and passengers under 18.
FloridaFlorida Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Required for riders under 16 (the bicycle helmet rule in § 316.2065(3)(d) applies to scooter riders).
GeorgiaGeorgia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
HawaiiHawaii Local rules decide Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Required for riders under 16.
IdahoIdaho Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IllinoisIllinois Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
IndianaIndiana Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
IowaIowa Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KansasKansas Allowed with limits Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KentuckyKentucky Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed None. State regulations for these scooters may not include helmet requirements.
LouisianaLouisiana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MaineMaine Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute for scooters.
MarylandMaryland Allowed with limits Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Required for riders under 16 on scooters (and on bicycles). Enforced by warning only.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Required for all riders.
MichiganMichigan Allowed with limits Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Required for riders under 19.
MinnesotaMinnesota Allowed Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for riders under 18.
MississippiMississippi Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MissouriMissouri Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MontanaMontana Allowed Allowed Allowed with limits Allowed with limits Required for riders and passengers under 18 on streets or highways.
NebraskaNebraska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NevadaNevada Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
New HampshireNew Hampshire Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New JerseyNew Jersey Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Under 17 (bicycle rules, including the helmet law, apply to low-speed e-scooters).
New MexicoNew Mexico Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New YorkNew York Allowed with limits Allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required for riders aged 16 and 17.
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OhioOhio Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
OklahomaOklahoma Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
OregonOregon Allowed with limits Allowed Not allowed Allowed with limits Required for all riders.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
Rhode IslandRhode Island Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South DakotaSouth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
TennesseeTennessee Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
TexasTexas Allowed with limits Allowed Local rules decide Allowed Not addressed in statute.
UtahUtah Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
VermontVermont Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
VirginiaVirginia Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide No statewide requirement. Localities may require helmets for riders 14 and younger.
WashingtonWashington Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Riders must comply with laws and regulations on bicycle helmets (RCW 46.37.530).
West VirginiaWest Virginia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
WisconsinWisconsin Local rules decide Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
WyomingWyoming Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.

Electric boards (incl. Onewheel-style)

State RoadRoad Bike laneLane SidewalkWalk Paths and trailsTrail Helmet
AlabamaAlabama Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
AlaskaAlaska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ArizonaArizona Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
ArkansasArkansas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
CaliforniaCalifornia Allowed with limits Allowed Local rules decide Allowed Required for all riders on highways, bikeways, paths, sidewalks and trails.
ColoradoColorado Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ConnecticutConnecticut Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Not allowed Not addressed in statute Motor-driven cycle helmet (DOT standard) required for riders and passengers under 21.
DelawareDelaware Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not addressed in statute Required for riders and passengers under 18.
FloridaFlorida Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
GeorgiaGeorgia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
HawaiiHawaii Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IdahoIdaho Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IllinoisIllinois Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IndianaIndiana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IowaIowa Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KansasKansas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KentuckyKentucky Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
LouisianaLouisiana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MaineMaine Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MarylandMaryland Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MichiganMichigan Allowed with limits Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Required for riders under 19.
MinnesotaMinnesota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MississippiMississippi Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MissouriMissouri Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MontanaMontana Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
NebraskaNebraska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NevadaNevada Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New HampshireNew Hampshire Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New JerseyNew Jersey Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Local rules decide Required on locally designated property (ordinance must require it).
New MexicoNew Mexico Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New YorkNew York Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OhioOhio Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OklahomaOklahoma Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OregonOregon Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
Rhode IslandRhode Island Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South DakotaSouth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
TennesseeTennessee Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
TexasTexas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
UtahUtah Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
VermontVermont Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
VirginiaVirginia Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide No statewide requirement. Localities may require helmets for riders 14 and younger.
WashingtonWashington Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
West VirginiaWest Virginia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
WisconsinWisconsin Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
WyomingWyoming Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.

Electric unicycles

State RoadRoad Bike laneLane SidewalkWalk Paths and trailsTrail Helmet
AlabamaAlabama Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
AlaskaAlaska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ArizonaArizona Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ArkansasArkansas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
CaliforniaCalifornia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ColoradoColorado Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
ConnecticutConnecticut Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Not allowed Not addressed in statute Motor-driven cycle helmet (DOT standard) required for riders and passengers under 21.
DelawareDelaware Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
FloridaFlorida Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
GeorgiaGeorgia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
HawaiiHawaii Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IdahoIdaho Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IllinoisIllinois Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IndianaIndiana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
IowaIowa Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KansasKansas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
KentuckyKentucky Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
LouisianaLouisiana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MaineMaine Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MarylandMaryland Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MichiganMichigan Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MinnesotaMinnesota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MississippiMississippi Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MissouriMissouri Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
MontanaMontana Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NebraskaNebraska Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
NevadaNevada Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New HampshireNew Hampshire Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New JerseyNew Jersey Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New MexicoNew Mexico Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
New YorkNew York Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OhioOhio Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OklahomaOklahoma Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
OregonOregon Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
Rhode IslandRhode Island Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
South DakotaSouth Dakota Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
TennesseeTennessee Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
TexasTexas Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
UtahUtah Allowed Allowed Not addressed in statute Allowed with limits Not addressed in statute.
VermontVermont Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
VirginiaVirginia Allowed Allowed Local rules decide Local rules decide No statewide requirement. Localities may require helmets for riders 14 and younger.
WashingtonWashington Local rules decide Not addressed in statute Allowed Local rules decide Not addressed in statute.
West VirginiaWest Virginia Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
WisconsinWisconsin Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.
WyomingWyoming Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute Not addressed in statute.

All states

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This table is a summary of state statutes, not legal advice. Cities, counties, parks and campuses often add their own rules. The CSV download has every field and source link.