Arkansas Motorcycle Helmet Laws
HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS UNDER 21
Arkansas law requires motorcycle operators and passengers under 21 to wear a helmet.
All operators and riders, however, regardless of age, must wear protective glasses,
goggles or transparent face shields.
STATUTE:
Chapter 20, Operation of Motorized Cycles; Subchapter 1. Motorcycles, motor-driven
cycles, and motorized bicycles; Section 27-20-104 Standard equipment required .
. . (b) :
"All passengers and operators of motorcycles and motor-driven cycles used upon
the public streets and highways of this state shall be equipped with the following
equipment under standards set forth by the Office of Motor Vehicle of the State
of Arkansas:
(1) Protective headgear unless the person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older;
and
(2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.
MISCELLANEOUS MOTORCYCLE LAWS
Eye Protection
Required by law.
Daytime Use Of Headlight
Required by law.
Modulating headlight permitted.
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger.
Passenger Footrests
Required if carrying a passenger.
Mirror
Required by law.
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law.
65 MPH Speed Limit
In effect on designated rural interstate highways.
DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
Article 2, Section 1, 4, and 6 of the Arkansas Constitution guarantees the right
to everyone in Arkansas of freedom of speech, expression and association. Cooper
V. Henslee. 257 Ark. 963. A person's constitutional right to freedom of speech,
expression and association include the right to dress and belong to clubs or organizations
of their choice. Individuals and businesses who discriminate against individuals
on the basis of their clothing or club membership may be subject to lawsuit.
The United States Supreme Court in the case of Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15
(1971), held that individuals have the constitutional right under the First Amendment
to wear clothing which displays writing or designs. The right of an individual to
freedom and association has long been recognized and protected by the United States
Supreme Court. Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well
as his right to belong to any club or organization of his choice is constitutionally
protected, and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing
or club membership are subject to lawsuit.
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