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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University Place | All ages | 1996 |
| Vancouver | All ages | 2008 |
| All Military Installations | All ages | N/A |
