FAQs Category: Motorcycle Law

While Texas law prohibits anyone under age 5 from riding a motorcycle, it’s more realistic to say children under age 8 or under 4-foot-9 cannot ride a motorcycle. This is because Texas law requires any motor vehicle passenger under age 8 or 4-foot-9 to use a child seat, but motorcycles cannot…

Lane splitting is illegal in Texas. But two motorcycles can ride side-by-side in the same lane of traffic, though this is not always safe.

All riders and passengers under age 21 must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Anyone 21 or older must wear a helmet unless they have completed a state-approved motorcycle safety course or have proof that they have at least $10,000 in accident insurance. Texas Department of Transportation Motorcycle Safety

Failing to wear a helmet is a secondary offense, and being cited for not wearing a helmet can lead to fines and other penalties. The bigger issue with not wearing a helmet is that it leaves you much more vulnerable to a major head injury if an accident occurs.

Wearing a helmet could reduce the amount of compensation you receive in a personal injury claim, but it should not prevent you from getting something for the injuries you have suffered. Contact a motorcycle accident attorney if you are worried about how not wearing a helmet could impact your claim.