| Safety Helmet: | Required by law |
| Eye Protection: | Not Required |
| Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
| Helmet Speakers: | No State Restrictions (Some cities have city ordinances disallowing use) |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. Modulating headlight permitted. Up to three headlights allowed, must show white light. |
| Turn Signals: | Required by law (motorcycles manufactured before 1973 are not required to have turn signals. |
| Handlebars: | No Restrictions |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Max A-weighted noise level as measured at 20 inches: 1)Manufactured 1975 and before--102dBA; 2) Manufactured after 1975--99dBA. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a moped or motorcycle more than two abreast if the person is operating a moped or motorcycle on a roadway laned for traffic and the person is riding abreast of more than one other motorcycle or moped in the same lane for traffic. (2) The offense described in this section, moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §690] |
| Lane Splitting: | (1) A motorcycle operator or moped operator commits the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle if the operator does any of the following: (a) Overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle the operator is overtaking, unless the vehicle being passed is a motorcycle or a moped. (b) Operates a moped or motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (2) This section does not apply to a police officer in the performance of official duties. (3) The offense described in this section, motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §689] |
| Insurance: | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/20) |
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 Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added.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.