The Motorcycle Helmet
A.R.S. 28-964 — a helmet under eighteen, and eye protection without a windshield
In Arizona, an operator or passenger of a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or motor driven cycle who is under eighteen years of age must wear a protective helmet, safely secured, at all times while riding.
Who can be cited. A law enforcement officer may issue a citation for the helmet rule only to an operator or passenger who is sixteen or seventeen years of age and has been issued a driver license or permit.
Eyes. An operator must wear protective glasses, goggles or a transparent face shield of an approved type, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a protective windshield.
| The assumption | What the law actually does |
|---|---|
| The assumptionEvery rider needs a helmet | What the law actually doesOnly riders under eighteen years of age |
| The assumptionA windshield changes nothing | What the law actually doesWith a protective windshield, the operator's eye protection rule does not apply |
Licensing, endorsement and equipment rules for motorcycles, and the separate rules for mopeds and electric bicycles, are not on this page. Whether a particular helmet meets the standard, or an exception applies to a particular rider, is a question for a licensed Arizona attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- A.R.S. 28-964 — Motorcycles; all-terrain vehicles; motor driven cycles; equipment
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.