Does a child have to wear a helmet while on an OHV?

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FAQ Category

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)

FAQ Answer

Children under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while on an OHV. According to NDCC 39-29-09.9, an individual under the age of eighteen years may not operate, ride, or otherwise be propelled on an off-highway vehicle unless the person is wearing a safety helmet meeting US Department of Transportation (USDOT) standards.