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Utah Motorcycle Helmet Law Laws (2026)

Conditional: Utah requires a helmet only for riders under 21; riders 21 and older are exempt.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Utah requires a helmet only for riders under 21; riders 21 and older are exempt. See UCA 41-6a-1505.

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Motorcycle Helmet Law in states bordering Utah

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

ArizonaConditional
Arizona requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18. See Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-964.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
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 →
IdahoConditional
Idaho requires a helmet only for operators and riders under 18. See Idaho Code 49-666.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada requires the driver and the passenger to wear protective headgear whenever a motorcycle or moped is driven on a highway. See NRS 486.231.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico requires a helmet only for operators and passengers under 18; adults 18 and older are exempt. See NMSA 66-7-356.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nmlegis.gov · Full New Mexico 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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