§ 9-18.1-14-11 — Helmet requirements for off-road vehicle operators

Indiana § 9-18.1-14-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 9: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Art. 18.1: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
• Ch. 14: Off-Road Vehicles and Snowmobiles

Text

(a) As used in this section, "child restraint
system" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-23.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an individual less than
eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on an off-road
vehicle shall wear a helmet that meets the standards established by the
United States Department of Transportation under 49 CFR 571.218 as
in effect January 1, 1979.
(c) An individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is
operating or riding on an off-road vehicle is not required to wear a
helmet if:
(1) the individual is properly fastened and restrained by a child
restraint system according to the child restraint system
manufacturer's instructions;
(2) the child restraint system is designed to protect the
individual's head; and
(3) the off-road vehicle:
(A) is factory equipped to secure the child in a child restraint
system; and
(B) has a roll over protection structure.
(d) An individual who violates this section commits a Class C
infraction.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.141-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.38-2024, SEC.1.