Delaware § 6823 - Operation of OHVs — Helmets.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 6823 — Operation of OHVs — Helmets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6823. Operation of OHVs — Helmets.
(a) A person shall not operate a 2-wheel or 3-wheel OHV unless the operator and all passengers are wearing a protective helmet meeting U.S. Department of Transportation standards on their heads, with the chin straps properly fastened.
(b) A person under 18 years of age shall not operate any ATV unless the operator is wearing a protective helmet meeting U.S. Department of Transportation standards on the operator’s head, with the chin straps properly fastened. A person under 18 years shall not be a passenger on an ATV unless the passenger is wearing a protective helmet meeting U.S. Department of Transportation standards on the passenger’s head, with the chin straps properly fastened.
61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 2; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6823
What does Delaware Code § 6823 cover?
Section 6823 ("Operation of OHVs — Helmets.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 6823?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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