Michigan law now allows motorcyclists to decide for themselves, if certain conditions are met, whether or not to wear a helmet.
To legally not wear a helmet, a motorcycle operator must:
Be at least 21 years old.
Have at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits.
Have held a motorcycle endorsement for at least two years, or have passed an approved motorcycle safety course.
The law also allows for motorcycle passengers to not wear a helmet. Passengers also may not wear a helmet as long as they:
Are at least 21 years old.
Have at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits insurance in addition to the insurance that is required of the motorcycle operator.
A person younger than 21 years old still must wear a helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation when operating or riding on a motorcycle. The requirement that an individual younger than 19 years old must wear a helmet if operating a moped on a public roadway is unchanged.
