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New Hampshire Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Summary
Living up to its motto 'Live Free or Die,' New Hampshire is the only state in the country that does not require adults to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle or a seatbelt while driving a car.
Rights & Rules
- 01.If you are 18 years of age or older, you do NOT legally have to wear a helmet while riding or driving a motorcycle.
- 02.If you are 18 years of age or older, you do NOT legally have to wear a seatbelt while operating or riding in a motor vehicle.
- 03.If you are under 18, the state requires you to wear both a motorcycle helmet and a car seatbelt.
Penalties
- 01.Operating a motorcycle without a helmet if you are under 18 is a traffic violation leading to a fine.
Verified Citations
New Hampshire Revised Statutes Section 265:122
Source"No person less than 18 years of age may drive or ride upon a motorcycle unless he or she wears protective headgear of a type approved by the director."