| Safety Helmet: | Required by law |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Passenger Age: | Prohibits passenger under age 5 |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | Two required by law |
| Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. Modulating headlight permitted. |
| Turn Signals: | Required if originally equipped. |
| Handlebars: | Maximum of 30" above seat |
| Muffler: | Muffler required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Max A-weighted sound level as measured at 50 feet (WAC 173-62-030): 1)78dBA at 45mph or less; 2)82dBA over 45mph. Stationary 20 inch standard: Models before 1986--99dBA. |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane Splitting: | he operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Insurance: | Minimum $25K liability |
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 Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added.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.