Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Micromobility
Walking and biking are healthy, environmentally friendly transportation options. Unfortunately, pedestrians and cyclists are at an inherent disadvantage when involved in traffic crashes.
GHSA does not track state pedestrian safety laws but does track bicycle helmet laws in states where they have been enacted. Few states have enacted bicycle helmet laws. While GHSA only tracks state laws, many localities require helmet use for some or all bicyclists.
Sources: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs).
Laws last reviewed by SHSOs in March 2024.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 15.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 12.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders 1 year or older and under 14. Children under 1 prohibited.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 17.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16. $25 fine for a second or subsequent violation.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 12.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Walking and biking are healthy, environmentally friendly transportation options. Unfortunately, pedestrians and cyclists are at an inherent disadvantage when involved in traffic crashes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2016
Contact: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x140
GHSA estimates a 10% in the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2015 compared to 2014.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2016
Contact: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x140
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2015
Contact: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x140
This report, made possible through funding from State Farm®, provides an overview of current pedestrian safety data and research and how states are using this and other information to address pedestrian safety through education, enforcement and legislative initiatives.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2015
Contact: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x140
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2015
Contact: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org
202-789-0942 x140
An estimated 2,125 pedestrians were killed in the first half of 2014, essentially unchanged when compared with the 2,141 pedestrian fatalities during the same period in 2013.