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Nebraska Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: Since a 2024 change (LB1004), Nebraska requires a helmet unless the rider is 21 or older, holds a Class M license, and has completed an approved safety course.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Since a 2024 change (LB1004), Nebraska requires a helmet unless the rider is 21 or older, holds a Class M license, and has completed an approved safety course. See Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,279.

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering Nebraska

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

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 →
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 →
KansasConditional
Kansas requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. See Kan. Stat. 8-1598.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ksrevisor.gov · Full Kansas rule →
MissouriConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri 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 →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming requires a helmet only for riders under 18; adults are exempt. See Wyo. Stat. 31-5-115.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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