Montana § 61-9-417 - Headgear Required For Minor Motorcycle Riders
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-417 — Headgear Required For Minor Motorcycle Riders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-9-417. Headgear Required For Minor Motorcycle Riders
Headgear required for minor motorcycle riders. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), an operator and passenger under 18 years of age of a motorcycle, moped, motorized scooter, or quadricycle operated on the streets or highways of this state shall wear protective headgear on the head. The headgear must meet standards established by the department of justice. (b) This section does not apply to an operator and passenger of an autocycle that is completely enclosed with a windshield, nonremovable doors, and a roof. (2) A person may not operate a motorcycle, moped, motorized scooter, or quadricycle upon a highway in the state unless all passengers under 18 years of age are in compliance with subsection (1). (3) A person convicted of violating this section is subject to the penalty provided in 61-9-518 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-417 cover?
Section 61-9-417 ("Headgear Required For Minor Motorcycle Riders") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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