Indiana Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in Indiana

Indiana 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.

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 Indiana.

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

On Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet - Needed by law for under 18 years rider, but needed for the instructional permit holders only.

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

• Eye Protection - Needed by law for under 18 years rider.

• Headlight use during daytime - Headlight modulation is permitted by law and required for vehicles manufactured after 1/1/56.

• 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 - None.

• Use Left mirror/Right mirror - Required to be equipped by law with the rear view mirror, speedometer, mechanical or electric turn signals etc.

• Radar Detector - Not necessary.

• Rider-Education Waiver - Test for Skill verification.

• Handlebar Height - At max up to 15" above the seat allowed.

• State Insurance - Require compulsory liability and with the minimum limits of 25/50/10.

• Motorcycle Endorsement from Other States - Yes accepted.

• RiderEd Completion Card from Other States - Yes accepted but with some restriction.

• Lemon Law - No coverage in Indiana.

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet safety - Not necessary.

• Eye protection - Not necessary.

• Minimum age for operator - Supervision of adult for under age 14 is needed.

• Certificate of rider education - Voluntary.

• License for operator - Not required.

• Headlights - After sunset needed.

• Taillights - After sunset needed.

• Muffler required - It is must by law.

• Sound levels Maximum limit - Not restricted.

• Registration - Necessary.

• Title for vehicle - Necessary by law.

• Spark Arrestor - Not necessary.