Is there a bicycle helmet law in Seattle, King County or Washington State?

 

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Is there a bicycle helmet law in Seattle, King County or Washington State?

Helmets are required for bicyclists in all of King County (including the City of Seattle). The violation is a civil infraction (ticket) and the base fine is $30. There are additional court costs of $51 added to the base fine amount, so the total is $81. All law enforcement officers have the authority to enforce this code -- police officers, sheriff's deputies, state patrol troopers, etc.

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