State Laws & Issues

Each state and U.S. territory has laws governing various driver behaviors, from distracted driving to motorcycle helmet use.

Use the filters below to find all state laws on a particular topic or see all the laws for a specific state. GHSA defers to our State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) members' interpretation of the laws. This website includes brief, high-level descriptions of each law, but state laws may contain different nuances, definitions, exceptions and other differentiating details. For more information, consult state legislative or traffic safety resources.