AZ HB2246

Creates an exemption from motorcycle helmet requirements for operators and passengers at least 18 years of age upon payment of a registration fee, with the fee amount determined by the director.

Retains mandatory helmet requirements for operators and passengers under 18 years of age on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and motor-driven cycles.

Prohibits peace officers from stopping or citing adults 18 and older solely for helmet violations unless there is reasonable cause to believe another motor vehicle law violation has occurred.

Establishes a $500 civil penalty for helmet law violations, with $200 deposited to the Arizona highway user revenue fund and $300 deposited to the spinal and head injuries trust fund.

Designates fees collected under the helmet exemption and civil penalties from helmet violations as highway user revenues and directs them to the spinal and head injuries trust fund for head injury rehabilitation services.