Tennessee Motorcycle Helmet Law

In Tennessee, all motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear a helmet of a type approved by Tennessee's Commissioner of Safety. Because requirements are subject to change, it's best to check with the Commissioner before riding on a motorcycle in Tennessee.

The only exception to Tennessee's mandatory helmet law is for those riding in an enclosed cab or a three-wheeled motorcycle that is fully enclosed, weigh less than 1,500 pounds, and has a capacity to maintain posted highway speed limits.