Safety Helmet: | Required by law for those under age 18; or operating under a learner's permit; or operating less than one year with license/endorsement; or as a passenger of an operator required to wear protective headgear |
Eye Protection: | No Restriction |
Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
Mirrors: | One required by law |
Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. |
Turn Signals: | Required if manufactured in 1974 and after |
Handlebars: | Handgrips below shoulder height |
Muffler: | No acoustical criteria. |
Noise Restrictions: | No acoustical criteria. |
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Motorcycles Lane use; motorcycles and mopeds. An operator of a motorcycle other than a moped may fully use a lane. More than 2 motorcycles may not be operated abreast within the same lane. |
Lane Splitting: | Between lines. A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
Insurance: | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(50/100/25 & $1,000/person for medical payments) |
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 Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added.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.