State Safety & Vehicle Law Guides
Compare the rules that affect riders and families across all 50 states + DC.
Quick answer
Three vehicle-safety law areas vary by state: motorcycle helmets (18 states + DC universal, 3 with none), child car seats (required in all 50 states + DC), and e-scooters (state- and city-regulated). Pick a guide below and always confirm with the authoritative source.
Motorcycle
Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State
18 universal · 30 partial · 3 none. Sourced from IIHS.
Families
Child Car Seat Laws by State
All 50 states + DC require child restraints. Stages vary by state (GHSA).
Micromobility
E-Scooter / Micromobility Laws
State- and city-regulated; common age/helmet/speed rules. Confirm locally.
Interactive
Safety Compliance Wizard
Get a quick go / no-go check by state and activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state law guides does SecurFig provide?
We publish three by-state guides — motorcycle helmet laws (sourced from IIHS), child car seat / child passenger safety laws (all 50 states + DC require restraints, sourced from GHSA), and e-scooter / micromobility laws (state- and city-regulated). Each links to the authoritative source.
Are these guides legal advice?
No. All SecurFig law guides are general education only. Vehicle and child-restraint laws are set by each state and change over time. Always confirm current statutes and local ordinances with your state highway safety office, DMV, or a qualified attorney.
Where do the numbers come from?
Motorcycle helmet data: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), "Motorcycle helmet use laws" state table, May 2026 edition (retrieved 2026-08-11). Child car seat data: Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), "Child Passenger Safety" state laws (retrieved 2026-08-11). All 50 states + DC have a child passenger safety law. E-scooter data: NHTSA and state transportation authorities; example statutes: California Vehicle Code (e-scooter 15 mph cap, helmet for under-18), New York Vehicle & Traffic Law §1286 (age 16, helmet 16–17), Hawaii Act 259 (2026). Rules are set at state and local level and change frequently (retrieved 2026-08-11).
Sources & disclaimer
Motorcycle: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), "Motorcycle helmet use laws" state table, May 2026 edition (retrieved 2026-08-11). Car seat: Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), "Child Passenger Safety" state laws (retrieved 2026-08-11). All 50 states + DC have a child passenger safety law. E-scooter: NHTSA and state transportation authorities; example statutes: California Vehicle Code (e-scooter 15 mph cap, helmet for under-18), New York Vehicle & Traffic Law §1286 (age 16, helmet 16–17), Hawaii Act 259 (2026). Rules are set at state and local level and change frequently (retrieved 2026-08-11). These guides are for general education only and are not legal advice.