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Missouri Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: Missouri requires a helmet for riders under 26 and for any permit holder.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

Missouri requires a helmet for riders under 26 and for any permit holder. Riders 26 and older may go without one. See RSMo 302.020.

Official source: revisor.mo.gov →

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