Motorcycle Helmets

MCA 61-9-417 — a helmet for riders and passengers under 18

An operator or passenger under 18 on a motorcycle, moped, motorized scooter or quadricycle on the streets or highways wears protective headgear that meets the department of justice's standards.

MCA 61-9-417

Who handles this in Montana: State Bar of Montana, Licensed Lawyer Montana; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Montana directory.

No one may operate one of those vehicles with a passenger under 18 who is not wearing it. The rule does not cover a fully enclosed autocycle.

MCA 61-9-417

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MCA 61-9-417 — Headgear required for minor motorcycle riders

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Montana attorney.

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Traffic StopsMCA 61-5-116 — the license on demand, on paper or a digital copy, and proof of insurance in the car
Speed Limits and Speeding FinesMCA 61-8-303 — 80 on the rural interstate, 70 by day on other highways, 25 in town, and a fine schedule by the miles over
Driving Without a License, or While SuspendedMCA 61-5-212 — up to $500 or six months for driving while suspended, and at least two days after a DUI suspension
Learner Licenses and Teen DriversMCA 61-5-133 — six months on a learner license, 50 supervised hours, no driving 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the first year