Maine Revised Statutes Title 29-A. Motor Vehicles § 2083. Protective headgear

1. Requirement. The following persons must wear protective headgear:

This subsection does not apply to the operation of an autocycle.

2. Compliance. An operator of a motorcycle or moped or a parent or guardian may not allow a passenger under the age of 18 years to ride in violation of this section.

3. Standard. Protective headgear must conform with minimum standards of construction and performance as prescribed by the American National Standards Institute specifications Z 90.1 or by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218.

4. Public program. In furtherance of reasonable protective public policy, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Highway Safety must develop and implement a public information and education program designed to encourage helmet utilization by all motorcycle and moped riders.

5. Violation. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction.