Currently, there is no state law requiring helmet use. However, some cities and counties do require helmet use with bicycles. Here is a list of those locations and when the laws were enacted.
Location Name |
Who is Affected |
Effective Date |
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Aberdeen |
All ages |
2001 |
Bainbridge Island |
All ages |
2001 |
Bellevue |
All ages |
2001 |
Bremerton |
All ages |
2000 |
DuPont |
All ages |
2008 |
Eatonville |
All ages |
1996 |
Fircrest |
All ages |
1995 |
Gig Harbor |
All ages |
1996 |
Kent |
All ages |
1999 |
King County |
All ages |
1993, 2003 updated to include Seattle |
Lynnwood |
All Ages |
2004 |
Lakewood |
All ages |
1996 |
Milton |
All ages |
1997 |
Orting |
Under 17 |
1997 |
Pierce County
(unincorporated) |
All ages |
1994 |
Port Angeles |
All ages |
1994 |
Port Orchard |
All ages |
2004 |
Poulsbo |
Under 18 |
1995 |
Puyallup |
All ages |
1994 |
Renton |
All ages |
1999 |
Snohomish |
All ages |
1999 |
Spokane |
All ages |
2004 |
Steilacoom |
All ages |
1995 |
Tacoma |
All ages |
1994 |
University Place |
All ages |
1996 |
Vancouver |
All ages |
2008 |
All Military Installations |
All ages |
N/A |