Kansas Motorcycle Helmet Law
This list of Kansas motorcycle helmet laws is a reference only and you should always refer to the Kansas D.O.T. for current requirements. Please e-mail us if you believe our Kansas motorcycle helmet law information is out of date or otherwise incorrect.
Kansas has helmet laws that exempt adult riders, riders over the age of majority -- 18 years old and over!
Kansas Motorcycle Helmet Statue:
Chapter 8. Automobiles and Other Vehicles. Article 15. Uniform Act
Regulating Traffic; Rules of the Road, Special Rules for Motorcycles.
Section 8-1598. Operation of motorcycles; equipment required for
operators and riders. :
"(a) No person under the age of 18 years shall operate or ride
upon a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle, unless wearing a helmet
which complies with minimum performance requirements established
by the national highway traffic safety administration pursuant to
the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act of 1966 for helmets
designed for use by motorcyclists and other motor vehicle users."
FINE:
The fine for someone under 18 years of age not wearing a helmet
is $52.
State Funded Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants.
May waive skills test for successful completion of rider ed.
Eye Protection
Required unless equipped with wind screen
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger.
Passenger Footrests
Required if carrying a passenger.
Mirror
Left mirror required by law.
Periodic Safety Inspection
Random inspections, required by law.
65 MPH Speed Limit
In effect on designated rural interstate highways.
KANSAS: DISCRIMINATION
ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
Section I of the Kansas Bill
of Rights states that "All men are possessed of equal and inalienable
natural right among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
In Cohen v. California 403 U.S. 15 (1971), the United States Supreme
Court ruled that American citizens have the First Amendment right
to wear clothing that displays writings or designs. Additionally,
the right of freedom of association has long been recognized and
protected by the United States Supreme Court as well as the Kansas
Supreme Court. Accordingly, in Kansas, an individual's right to
wear motorcycle attire is constitutionally protected, and individuals
or establishments who discriminate on the basis of motorcycle attire
are subject to lawsuit.
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