It is always best to wear a helmet, and strongly suggested if you are a child. However, the laws can differ from state to state. Log on to your state or county website and you can find out what the laws are for your state there.
In UK a motorcyclist must wear a helmet - not sure about cyclists or horse riders
All Bicycle riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet
In Oklahoma, riders 17 and younger are required by law to wear helmets. If you are over 17, you are not required by law to wear a helmet
Absolutely it is very important for motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. It is also very illegal in most state for a motorcyclist to drive without a helmet, it is for the saftey of the driver.
Motorcycle rider and passengers are required to wear a helmet in california. It is a good law since chances of surviving a motorcycle crash without a helmet are slim.
Twenty one states, including the District of Columbia enforce laws requiring all riders to wear a helmet. Select riders are required to wear a helmet in twenty seven states. All states except for New Hampshire, Iowa and Illinois have helmet laws for moter bike riders.
Out-of-state riders must adhere to the helmet laws of the state they are riding in, regardless of their home state's regulations. If the state mandates helmet use, then all riders, including those from out of state, are required to wear one. Conversely, if the state does not require helmets, out-of-state riders are not obligated to wear them either. Always check local laws before riding.
In Arizona, motorcycle riders aged 18 and older are not required by law to wear a helmet, but it is strongly recommended for safety. However, if a rider is under 18, wearing a helmet is mandatory. Additionally, riders must have health insurance that covers injuries sustained in an accident if they choose not to wear a helmet. It's always a good idea to wear protective gear regardless of the legal requirements.
Yes, it is important for a rider of any age to wear a helmet whenever they are on a horse. Any horse can scare and react in a surprising way and any rider of any age or ability can fall off or be thrown against objects at any time.
Yes, in West Virginia, riders of 49cc scooters are required to wear a helmet. The law mandates that all operators and passengers on scooters with engines under 50cc must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. Additionally, riders must also comply with other safety regulations, such as having a valid driver's license or motorcycle permit.
A fall from a horse at great speed or with force (ie being bucked off) can cause serious injury. The 'hard hat' worn by horse riders is a helmet designed to reduce injury to the head in the case of a fall. Often, Western riders don't wear them (preferring the traditional cowboy hat which keeps them cool and prevents sunburn), but it is the policy of many ranches and most pony clubs to require them. Even when riding your own horse on your own property, you should wear a helmet. You can always wear another hat over the top.
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