The Motorcycle Helmet

• Every operator and passenger has an approved safety helmet in their possession, and wears approved eye protection.
• A person up to 19 years of age wears the helmet as well as the eye protection.
• A person who got a motorcycle endorsement on or after July 30, 2023, and any passenger with them, wears a helmet and eye protection for the first 2 years after the endorsement.

• 21 Del. C. § 4185StatuteOperating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle; helmet and eye protection requirements for operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycleOpens delcode.delaware.gov ↗

A violation is a civil or administrative assessment of $25 to $50, with no other assessment or court cost, and it may not be classified as a criminal offense.

• 21 Del. C. § 4185StatuteOperating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle; helmet and eye protection requirements for operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycleOpens delcode.delaware.gov ↗

A passenger rides only on a motorcycle built for more than 1 person, on a proper seat with footrests, and the operator keeps at least 1 hand on the handlebars while moving.

• 21 Del. C. § 4185StatuteOperating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle; helmet and eye protection requirements for operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycleOpens delcode.delaware.gov ↗

A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.

• 21 Del. C. § 4185StatuteOperating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle; helmet and eye protection requirements for operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycleOpens delcode.delaware.gov ↗