Motorcycle Helmets
IC 9-19-7-1 — a helmet and eye protection under the age of 18, and no helmet rule above it
A person less than eighteen years old operating or riding on a motorcycle or motor driven cycle on the streets or highways wears a helmet meeting the federal Department of Transportation standard, and protective glasses, goggles or a transparent face shield.
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
The section does not apply to someone operating or riding in an autocycle, and it sets no helmet requirement for riders eighteen and older.
Sources for this section (1)
- IC 9-19-7-1 — Minors; protective headgear and face shields; exception for autocycles
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.