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Minnesota Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: Minnesota requires a helmet only for riders under 18 and for anyone riding on a motorcycle instruction permit.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Minnesota requires a helmet only for riders under 18 and for anyone riding on a motorcycle instruction permit. See Minn. Stat. 169.974.

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering Minnesota

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

IowaPermitted
Iowa has no motorcycle helmet requirement at any age for riding on the road. See Iowa Code 321.275.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
North DakotaConditional
North Dakota requires a helmet only for riders under 18. A passenger riding with an operator who must wear a helmet has to wear one too. See N.D.C.C. 39-10.2-06.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaConditional
South Dakota requires a helmet only for riders under 18; adults are exempt. See SDCL 32-20-4.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinConditional
Wisconsin requires a helmet for riders under 18 and for anyone riding on an instructional permit; licensed riders 18 and older are exempt. See Wis. Stat. 347.485.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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