Washington § 46.37.535 - Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds — Helmet requirements when rented.

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§ 46.37.535. Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds — Helmet requirements when rented.

It is unlawful for any person to rent out motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds unless the person also has on hand for rent helmets of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol.
It shall be unlawful for any person to rent a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped unless the person has in his or her possession a helmet of a type approved by the state patrol, regardless of from whom the helmet is obtained.
[ 1990 c 270 s 8; 1987 c 330 s 733; 1986 c 113 s 9; 1977 ex.s. c 355 s 56; 1967 c 232 s 10.]

Notes

Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Short title—1990 c 270: See RCW 43.70.440.
Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
License requirement for person renting motorcycle: RCW 46.20.220.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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