Kentucky Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Kentucky state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Kentucky on a motorcycle. These Kentucky motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Kentucky's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Kentucky state Motor Vehicle website.

Safety Helmet: Required for novice riders, under the age of 21 and required for instructional permit holders
Eye Protection: Required by Law
Passenger Age: No Restrictions
Helmet Speakers: No Restrictions
Mirrors: One required by law
Headlight: No restrictions
Turn Signals: Required for all vehicles manufactured with them
Handlebars: No Restrictions
Muffler: Muffler required. No cut-outs. No modifications to increase noise beyond that emitted by the original muffler installed on the vehicle (Title 16, Sec. 189.140).
Noise Restrictions: No acoustical criteria.
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Lane Splitting: Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Insurance: Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10 or $60,000 single limit)

These state motorcycle laws very verified as current at the time they were published on this page. Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added. Check with state and/or local authorities for the most up to date laws and regulations.