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North Dakota Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: North Dakota requires a helmet only for riders under 18.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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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.

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering North Dakota

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

MinnesotaConditional
Minnesota requires a helmet only for riders under 18 and for anyone riding on a motorcycle instruction permit. See Minn. Stat. 169.974.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaConditional
Montana requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. See MCA 61-9-417.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana 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 →

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