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Illinois Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Permitted: Illinois has no motorcycle helmet requirement at any age — only eye protection is required.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Illinois has no motorcycle helmet requirement at any age — only eye protection is required. See 625 ILCS 5/11-1404.

Official source: ilga.gov →

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering Illinois

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

IndianaConditional
Indiana requires a helmet only for operators and riders under 18. See Ind. Code 9-19-7-1.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana 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 →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky requires a helmet for riders under 21, for permit holders, and for anyone licensed less than a year. See KRS 189.285.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky 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 →
WisconsinConditional
Wisconsin requires a helmet for riders under 18 and for anyone riding on an instructional permit; licensed riders 18 and older are exempt. See Wis. Stat. 347.485.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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