Safety Compliance Wizard
Get a quick go / caution / no-requirement answer by state and activity. Educational use only.
How to use
Select your state, the activity, and the rider's age, then read the result. Motorcycle helmet logic uses the IIHS 2026 state table; child car seat reflects that all 50 states + DC require restraints; e-scooter points you to confirm locally. This is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Safety Compliance Wizard check?
It gives a quick go / caution / no-requirement answer for three activities — motorcycle helmet use, child car seat use, and e-scooter riding — based on the state you select and the rider's age. It uses the same sourced data as our state law guides (IIHS for motorcycle helmets; GHSA for child seats).
Is the wizard result legally binding?
No. The wizard is an educational starting point using published state-level summaries. It cannot capture every local ordinance, insurance condition, or novice-rider exception. Always confirm current statutes with your state highway safety office, DMV, or a qualified attorney before acting.
Why does the e-scooter result say "check local rule"?
E-scooter and micromobility rules are set at both state and city level and change frequently; many states have no distinct statewide statute. Rather than present possibly outdated specifics, the wizard points you to confirm with your local authority.
How accurate is the motorcycle helmet check?
It reflects the IIHS May 2026 state table: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), "Motorcycle helmet use laws" state table, May 2026 edition (retrieved 2026-08-11). For partial-law states it compares the rider's age to the state threshold; for universal states everyone must wear a DOT helmet; for Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire there is no statewide requirement.
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). This tool is for general education only and is not legal advice.