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Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)
Conditional: Michigan requires a helmet unless the rider is 21 or older, has held a motorcycle endorsement for two years or completed a safety course, and carries $20,000 in first-party medical insurance.
ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
Michigan requires a helmet unless the rider is 21 or older, has held a motorcycle endorsement for two years or completed a safety course, and carries $20,000 in first-party medical insurance. See MCL 257.658.
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