38.01.510 Age Requirement for Protective Headgear

"No person under the age of eighteen (18) years may operate or ride upon a motorcycle, go cart, snowmobile or ATV unless protective headgear, which complies with standards established by the department, is being worn on the head of the operator and rider, except when participating in a lawful parade. If the operator of a motorcycle is required to wear protected headgear, any passenger must also wear protective headgear regardless of the age of the passenger. This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or on a golf cart. No person may operate a motorcycle, go cart, snowmobile or ATV if a person under the age of eighteen (18) years is a passenger and is not wearing protective headgear." Any person who violates this section shall be penalized twenty-five dollars ($25)