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Helmet laws vary by state and by mode of transportation, so before you hit the road on a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, skateboard, moped, or motorcycle, it’s important that you understand Oregon helmet laws and how they apply to you.
Do You Have to Wear a Helmet While Riding a Bike in Oregon?
In the state of Oregon, minors under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding a bike. While helmets are not required otherwise, they have been shown to reduce the risk of serious head injury by nearly 70%, so it’s in your best interest to wear a helmet, regardless of your age. It’s also important to understand common bike accident causes and how to avoid them, so you can keep yourself safe on the road.
Do You Have to Wear a Helmet While Riding an E-Scooter in Oregon?
After Portland’s e-scooter trial last fall, it’s looking more and more likely that public e-scooter rentals will return to the city in the spring. Unlike on bikes, it is required by law that all e-scooter riders wear a helmet. You can check out our Portland e-scooter blog for other e-scooter tips.
Do You Have to Wear a Helmet While Riding a Skateboard in Oregon?
According to Oregon helmet law, any child under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding a skateboard, scooter, roller skates, or a bicycle in a public place. Because children’s brains are still developing, it is especially important to protect their heads from concussions and other brain injuries.
Do You Have to Wear a Helmet on a Motorcycle in Oregon?
Oregon motorcycle laws state that all riders and passengers must wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant helmet whenever they ride a motorcycle. Motorcyclists and other drivers should also take additional safety precautions, including these tips to safely share the road.
Do You Have to Wear a Helmet While Riding a Moped in Oregon?
In the state of Oregon, moped drivers must wear a DOT-compliant helmet while riding. Unlike motorcycles, mopeds cannot legally have passengers.
Your safety is important to us. In addition to being extra careful in Portland’s high crash network, it’s important that all Portlanders obey Oregon’s new distracted driving laws, pedestrian right of way laws, and Oregon biking laws, especially in these areas. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a car, bike, or motorcycle accident in Portland, contact Paul Galm today for your free consultation.