South Dakota Bicycle Helmet Laws

There is no federal law mandating the use of helmets for those riding a bicycle, regardless of age. That means that helmet laws for bicycles, like those for motorcycles, are made and enforced on the state or county level.

As with most similar issues, South Dakota gives individuals freedom of choice on this issue. There are no bicycle helmet laws for riders in South Dakota, no matter the age.

South Dakota bicyclists are not required to wear a helmet, no matter their age.

This means that whether you are a 16-year-old riding to school or a 45-year-old competitive cyclist, you are not required by law to wear a helmet. However, there are very real dangers to riding without one.

This does not mean that riders should not wear a helmet. One is always recommended!

Studies have continually shown that helmets help to prevent serious brain and spinal cord injuries. Helmets are very literally lifesavers, working to keep you alive in the instance of a crash with a negligent driver.

While we all like to think that we are safe when riding our bikes on area roads, there are negligent drivers everywhere. These drivers, who may be drunk or distracted while behind the wheel, can cause serious South Dakota bicycle accidents that result in the injury or even death of a loved one.

A helmet can help protect you against the harm that negligent drivers can do, but nothing is a guarantee. If you or a family member has been injured in a bicycle accident caused by another driver, you should not be held responsible for the damage done.

By filing a personal injury claim against this negligent driver, you and your family may be able to earn financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing care or physical therapy, lost wages from missed time at work, and even very real instances of pain and emotional suffering.

If you think that you may be eligible to recover damages from a bicycle accident, whether you were wearing your helmet or not, it is advised that you contact a lawyer first. An experienced attorney can fight against the insurance companies to earn you the compensation that you deserve.

For more information about your legal rights, call the Sioux Falls personal injury attorneys of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (888) 733-2992. You also can fill out the form on this page, and we will contact you within 24 hours.

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