All helmets must be DOT approved and have the DOT sticker on them, in the US, when helmets are required.
If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.If your state has a mandatory helmet law, it will state that you must wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. That standard applies to manufacturers of helmets. If the manufacturer of your helmet has certified that your helmet complies with FMVSS-218, then you can wear it while riding on the street.If your state does not have a mandatory helmet law, you can wear whatever you want to, including a dirt bike helmet, a bicycle helmet, or nothing at all.
Off road there is no law governing the use of a helmet, however, you would be foolish not to want to wear a good quality helmet. Your helmet is the number 1 piece of protective equipment you will own/wear.
Wear all of your safety gear and a good helmet, and do go too fast.
A dirt bike can be a fun way to escape in South Carolina. However, there are still laws that must be abided by. You need to be at least 12 and have a helmet. The bike is likely not going to be street legal either, so be careful where you ride.
yes pocket bikes are legal in the state of tennessee,but you have to wear a dot helmet.
Everyone has to wear a helmet no matter what age! :)
any one under 21 MUST wear a helmet, but anyone over has to have insurance but doesn't have to wear a helmet
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It depends on your age. If you are 16 you have to wear a helmet. But if you want your head to get blown off that's on you. It is safe to wear a helmet for protection.
It is up to you, however the manufactures suggest you should wear a helmet.
It is never illegal to wear a helmet. But sometimes it's illegal not to wear one.
A helmet can become worn or damaged.Do not wear a helmet that has been in an accident, it might be cracked and not protect another time!