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North Dakota: motorcycle helmet laws

Who must wear a motorcycle helmet in your state: everyone, only some riders, or no one.

Single detailed source

Type of law	Partial
Who must wear a helmet	Riders under 18, and passengers of riders under 18

Not wearing a helmet can reduce what you recover after a crash in some states, even where a helmet is not required. Passenger rules may differ from rider rules.

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How North Dakota compares

30 of 51 states and DC share this answer (Partial): Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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How we checked this

Requirements come from the Governors Highway Safety Association's state helmet law pages, sourced from IIHS and reviewed by state highway safety offices in 2025. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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