Safety Helmet: | Required by law under age 18, required for instructional permit holders |
Eye Protection: | Required by law |
Passenger Age: | No Restriction |
Helmet Speakers: | Single earphone only |
Mirrors: | One required by law |
Headlight: | Daytime headlight required. Modulating headlight permitted. |
Turn Signals: | Not Required |
Handlebars: | No Restrictions |
Muffler: | Muffler required. No modification to increase noise beyond the levels stipulated (7030.1010). |
Noise Restrictions: | Max A-weighted sound level ranges from 80-90dBA measured at 50 feet (Sec.7030.1050). |
Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane, except that motorcycles may, with the consent of both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane. |
Lane Splitting: | Allowed as of July 1, 2025 - Motorcyclists will be limited to traveling at speeds no more than 25 miles per hour while lane splitting, and not exceeding 15 miles per hour above the flow of traffic in the corresponding lanes. |
Insurance: | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(30/60/10) |
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 Some laws may have been changed or repealed and new laws may have be added.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.