West Virginia Motorcycle Helmet Law

In West Virginia, all motorcycle operators and passengers must wear a helmet that is securely fastened to the head by either a neck or chin strap. The helmet must be designed to deflect blows and resist penetration and spread impact forces. The law requires helmets to meet current performance specifications established by federal law, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard Z 90.1 or Snell Safety Standards (Snell) for Protective Headgear for Vehicle Users.

Learn more about the Snell Memorial Foundation (Snell).
To learn more about the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

In addition, all motorcycle riders and passengers must wear safety, shatter-resistant eyeglasses, eye goggles, or a face shield that complies with ANSI Standard Z2.1. If a motorcycle is equipped with a windshield or a windscreen, it must comply with the performance specifications established by the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 and ANSI Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles on Land Highways, Standard Z26.1.

CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE MAP

SITE SPONSORS

AGV Helmets
Huge sale on AGV helmets. Overstock - so you get low low prices.

Arai Helmets
Now available for sale online. Lowest prices.

HJC Helmets
Get the all carbon fiber AC-12 - check out the CL-SP.

ICON Helmets
Want the extreme street style? It's here at ICON.

Joe Rocket Helmets
Factory licensed apparel. Lowest prices on the web.

KBC Helmets
New 2006 KBC FFR Airborne - the top is gone.

Scorpion Helmets
All the features for much less money.

Shark Helmets
Tough shells - 3mm thick shields! DuHamel replica available.

Shoei Helmets
2007 Shoei helmets in stock. New graphics available.

Suomy Helmets
Suomy offers EXTREME styling in a race ready helmet.

Z1R Helmets
Winner of Motorcyclist safe helmet shoot out. Start under $100.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE

SITE MAP

NOT LEGAL ADVICE

The materials at this web site have been prepared for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. These materials do not, and are not, intended to constitute legal advice. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information provided at this site is subject to change without notice. Although we try to keep our site current and accurate, you should not rely on this information or its applicability to any specific circumstances without speaking with an attorney. 2007 MotorcycleHalfHelmets.com