Wearing a motorcycle helmet is not only important for your safety, but it may also be required by law in your state. 

Here’s a look at the motorcycle helmet laws by state:

Alabama: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Alaska: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

Arizona: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Arkansas: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

California: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Colorado: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Connecticut: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Delaware: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Florida: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Georgia: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Hawaii: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Idaho: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

Illinois: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Indiana: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Iowa: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Kansas: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Kentucky: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Louisiana: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Maine: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Maryland: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Massachusetts: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Michigan: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Minnesota: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

Mississippi: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Missouri: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Montana: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

Nebraska: Motorcycle riders under the age of 19 are required to wear a helmet.

Nevada: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

New Hampshire: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

New Jersey: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

New Mexico: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

New York: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

North Carolina: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

North Dakota: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Ohio: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Oklahoma: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Oregon: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Pennsylvania: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Rhode Island: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

South Carolina: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

South Dakota: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Tennessee: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Texas: Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.

Utah: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Vermont: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Virginia: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Washington: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

West Virginia: All motorcycle riders are required to wear a helmet.

Wisconsin: Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.

Wyoming: There is no statewide motorcycle helmet law, but some municipalities do require helmets.

As you can see, there is a wide range of motorcycle helmet laws across the United States. 

Be sure to check the laws in your state before heading out on the open road. 

And always remember, safety comes first!