Texas Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in Texas

Texas 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.

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

Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary law less than 21 years of age. Riders, who are more than 21 years of age, are allowed without wearing helmet (with proof of training).

• Eye Protection - Not needed.

• Headlight use during daytime - Necessary (for motorcycles, manufactured before 1975).

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

• Footrest for passenger - Not needed.

• Age restriction for passenger - None.

• Speakers (Helmet) - No restrictions.

• Breaks - Necessary on both wheels.

• Inspection for safety (periodically) - Necessary by law.

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

• Receiving motorcycle endorsement from other states - Allowed.

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary by law.

• Eye protection - Necessary by law.

• Age validity (for operator) - Supervision required for less than 14 years of age.

• Certificate requirement for rider education - Necessary by law.

• License requirement (for operator) - Not necessary.

• Headlights - Necessary by law after sunset.

• Sound levels limit (max) - No limit.

• Registration - Necessary by law.

• Title for vehicle - Not necessary.