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Washington Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Restricted: Washington requires every operator and passenger to wear a DOT helmet — one carrying the DOT label — with no age exception.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Washington requires every operator and passenger to wear a DOT helmet — one carrying the DOT label — with no age exception. See RCW 46.37.530.

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