Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle laws in the United States

Before going for a trip to any of the US state, first make sure that you know all the on and off-road motorcycle laws in that state.

Take care of following things you should do and don't while driving a motorcycle in the different US states in general.

  • Use of Helmet - Operator and if passenger is there, both should wear reflectorized helmet.

  • Eye protection - Operator and if any passenger is there, both should wear eye protection.

  • Rearview mirror - Right and left rearview mirrors are must.

  • Wheel brakes - Brakes on both wheels are must.

  • Height of handlebar - It should not be more than 15" above seat, and 10" above attachment point

  • Handgrips - Handgrips should be below the shoulder height.

  • Footrests for passenger - It should be there if you are carrying a passenger.

  • Handhold for Passenger - It should be there if you are carrying a passenger.

  • Turn Signals - Turn Signals are required.

  • Speedometer or Odometer - Speedometer or Odometer are required.

  • Seat for passenger - It should be there if you are carrying a passenger.

  • Daytime use of headlight - It is required to use headlight in daytime.

  • Periodical Inspection - Periodical inspection is required.

  • Use of headphones - Not allowed.

Below listed links provides you the information about on and off-road motorcycle laws, and you can get the required information on the motorcycle law in the different US states just by clicking the respective state name.

Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Minnesota
North Carolina
North Dakota
New York
New Mexico
Oregon
Oklahoma
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Wisconsin

If the motorcycles as well as riders are as per the conditions mentioned here, then they are legal in all of the US states for motorcycling.