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Arizona Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: Arizona requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Arizona requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. See Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-964.

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaRestricted
In California, every motorcycle driver and passenger must wear a safety helmet, regardless of age. See Cal. Veh. Code 27803.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoConditional
Colorado requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. See Colo. Rev. Stat. 42-4-1502.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada requires the driver and the passenger to wear protective headgear whenever a motorcycle or moped is driven on a highway. See NRS 486.231.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18; adults 18 and older are exempt. See NMSA 66-7-356.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nmlegis.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahConditional
Utah requires a helmet only for riders under 21; riders 21 and older are exempt. See UCA 41-6a-1505.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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