Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.70.400 (2026)
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The legislature finds that head injury is a major cause of death and disability for Washington citizens. The costs of head injury treatment and rehabilitation are extensive and resultant disabilities are long and indeterminate. These costs are often borne by public programs such as medicaid. The legislature finds further that many such injuries are preventable. The legislature intends to reduce the occurrence of head injury by educating persons whose behavior may place them at risk and by regulating certain activities.
[ 1990 c 270 s 2.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1994–1998 · leading case: City of Bremerton v. Spears, 949 P.2d 347 (Wash. 1998).
City of Bremerton v. Spears, 949 P.2d 347 (Wash. 1998). “270, § 2 (codified at RCW 43.70.400). The law includes a provision which prohibits riding a motorcycle without an approved helmet.”
City of Bremerton v. Spears, 134 Wash. 2d 141 (Wash. 1998). “270, § 2 (codified at RCW 43.70.400). The law includes a provision which prohibits riding a motorcycle without an approved helmet.”
State v. Maxwell, 74 Wash. App. 688 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). “RCW 43.70.400. The roll bars on Mr. Fisher’s motorcycle are those commonly called "roll bars” in the motorcycle vernacular in that they extend out from the sides and around the rear of the back and front wheels, not over the head.”
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