Motorcycle Helmet Law in Texas
Each state has its own laws about motorcycle helmets. In Texas, all riders who are under the age of 21 are required by law to wear a helmet when they’re riding a motorcycle. Once a rider turns 21, he or she has the option of not wearing a helmet, but only if they’re covered under the right insurance plan and they’ve completed a safety course.
If you operate a motorcycle, remember, you don’t have the same protection that people have when they’re in cars and trucks. To stay safe while riding, be sure to:
- Wear a DOT-approved helmet
- Wear protective gear
- Do not ride after drinking alcohol or doing drugs
- Ride defensively at all times
- Use your headlights
- Avoid riding in the center lane where oil and debris tend to collect
- Avoid riding at unsafe speeds
- Take a motorcycle safety course
When you’re driving a car, always be on the lookout for motorcycles, especially at intersections and at highway entrances. Please keep a safe following distance from motorcycles and when passing a motorcyclist, give the motorcycle a full lane so you don’t accidentally hit them.
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