Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Delaware
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 19 and (effective 7/30/2023) all riders for two years after receiving a motorcycle endorsement. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Delaware. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Helmets required for all riders under 19 and (effective 7/30/2023) all riders for two years after receiving a motorcycle endorsement. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.
8 years
None
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Decriminalized and legal for medical use
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
65
65
55
55
65
65
0.15
3 months
No
Highly incentivized for all convictions
No
Yes
7 yrs or under and under 66 lbs Under 12 yrs and under 65' in rear seat
(effective 6/30/2024)
Under 2 yrs and under 30 lbs in rear-facing car seat
Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs in child safety seat
Under 16 in booster seat following manufacturers instructions or seat belt
5'5" or less and under 12 yrs in rear seat
8-15 yrs or 66 lbs and over
Effective 6/30/2024, 4-16 yrs if exceeded height and weight limit of booster seat
17 years
16
6
50 (10)
16 / 6
10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
No more than 1 (law also includes a seat belt provision: if a teen driver w/ permit or their passenger <18 is found unbelted, the permit holder's license suspended for 2 months)
All
Primary (civil penalty)
16 and over
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers with learner or intermediate licence. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
Permitted by state law
Statewide
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 19 and (effective 7/30/2023) all riders for two years after receiving a motorcycle endorsement. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs.
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65
Ignition Interlocks
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
7 yrs or under and under 66 lbs
Under 12 yrs and under 65" in rear seat
(effective 6/30/2024)
Under 2 yrs and under 30 lbs in rear-facing car seat
Under 4 yrs and under 40 lbs in child safety seat
Under 16 in booster seat following manufacturers instructions or seat belt
5'5" or less and under 12 yrs in rear seat
Full Privilege Minimum Age
17 years
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by state law