California Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in California

California 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.

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

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

• Use of Helmet - Use of Helmet is must.

• Eye protection - Eye protection is not required.

• Rearview mirror - Rearview mirrors are required.

• Wheel brakes - Brakes on both wheels are must.

• Height of handlebar - It should be below shoulder height.

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

• Handhold for Passenger - It is not required.

• Turn Signals - Turn Signals are required for the motorcycles manufactured after 1/1/73.

• Speedometer or Odometer - Speedometer or Odometer are not 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 sometime.

• Periodical Inspection - Random periodical inspection is required.

• Use of headphones - Not allowed in both ears at a time.