Washington Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in Washington

Do you know over 80% of vehicle accidents involving motorcyclists are not because of biker's fault?
Most automobile drivers are irresponsible during driving, they don't want to know or don't recognize the important qualities of motorcycles.

In Washington, it is illegal "for any person to operate, ride upon, or moped on a country road, or city road without wearing a helmet upon his or her head".

Washington 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 Washington state in general.

Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Needed by law.

• Eye Protection - Necessary by law unless equipped with windscreen.

• Headlight use during daytime - Permitted (headlight modulation).

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

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

• Age restriction for passenger - Prohibited passenger less than 5 years old.

• Speakers (Helmet) - No restrictions.

• Breaks - Necessary on both wheels.

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

• Use Left mirror/Right mirror - Necessary by law.

• Receiving motorcycle endorsement from other states - Allowed.

• Height required for Handlebar - Max of 15" above seat.

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary by law.

• Eye protection - Not necessary.

• Age validity (for operator) - No.

• Certificate requirement for rider education - No.

• License requirement (for operator) - Not necessary.

• Headlights - Necessary after sunset.

• Registration - Necessary by law.

• Title for vehicle - Not necessary.