Helmet Laws

As revised, M.G.L. Chapter 85, Section 11B(2)(iii) states in part: "any person 16 years of age or younger operating in line skates, a skateboard, a scooter or other manually-propelled vehicle or riding as a passenger on a public way, bicycle path, or on any other public right-of-way shall wear a helmet  that is (ANSI Z 90.4) American National Standards approved."