New Franklin Headgear Required: Motorcycles or Motortricycles ordinance (§ 370.190)
Chapter 370: Vehicle Equipment · Article II. Other Vehicle Equipment
In short: Everyone riding a moving motorcycle or motortricycle must wear protective headgear; violating this is an infraction with a fine of up to $25.00.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Every person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle, as defined in this Title, upon any highway of this City shall wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the Director of Revenue.
B. The penalty for failure to wear protective headgear as required by Subsection (A) of this Section shall be deemed an infraction for which a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be imposed. Notwithstanding all other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary, no court costs shall be imposed upon any person due to such violation. No points shall be assessed pursuant to Section 302.302, RSMo., for a failure to wear such protective headgear.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 101 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.