Arizona Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in Arizona

Arizona motorcycle laws gives you idea about wearing a helmet, what eye protection should one take, which parts of the motorcycles are compulsory like footrests, handhold for Passenger and the brakes etc.

The motorcycle operator should not overtake and pass in the similar lane, while it is occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. It is not allowed to operate a motorcycle between the traffic lanes or through the adjacent rows of other vehicles.

Two motorcycles side by side and facing in the same direction is allowed, as there is no provision made for the motorcycles for two abreast in a same lane but more than two abreast in a single lane is not allowed in Arizona.

General information about the motorcycle and rules to follow while using it in Arizona state are as:

On Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet - Needed by law for under 18 years rider.

• State Funded Rider Ed - It is available for all the eligible applicants.

• Eye Protection - Needed if not equipped with windscreen.

• Headlight use during daytime - Headlight modulation is permitted.

• Seat for passenger - Needed if there is a passenger.

• Footrest for passenger - Needed if there is a passenger.

• Age restriction for passenger - No restriction.

• Speakers for helmet - Not restricted.

• Periodical Inspection for safety - Required as per the law-annual emissions in some areas.

• Use Left mirror/Right mirror - One of it is necessary by law.

• Radar Detector - Not necessary.

• Turn Signals - Not necessary.

• Rider-Education Waiver - Test for Skill and Knowledge verification.

• Receiving motorcycle endorsement from other states - Allowed.

• State Insurance - Require compulsory liability and with the minimum limits of 15/30/10.

• Handlebar Height - 28-964C so that hands of the operator should not be above the shoulder height when the operator is sitting on seat and his hands are on the handlebar grips.

• Motorcycle Endorsement from Other States - Yes accepted.

• RiderEd Completion Card from Other States - Yes accepted.

• Lemon Law - Yes this law has coverage in Arizona.

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet safety - Required for less than 18 years of age.

• Eye protection - Required for less than 18 years of age.

• Minimum age for operator - Not restricted.

• Certificate of rider education - Voluntary.

• License for operator - Not required.

• Headlights - Not needed.

• Taillights - Not needed.

• Muffler required - It is must.

• Sound levels Maximum limit - Not restricted.

• Registration - Not necessary.

• Title for vehicle - Necessary by law.

• Spark Arrestor - Required on State as well as on Federal lands.