West Virginia Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Laws in West Virginia

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 West Virginia, nobody shall operate or be a passenger on any motorcycle unless he is wearing helmet.

West Virginia 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 West Virginia state in general.

Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Needed by law.

• Eye Protection - Necessary by law.

• Headlight use during daytime - Necessary by law.

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

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

• Age restriction for passenger - None.

• Speakers (Helmet) - No restrictions.

• Breaks - Necessary on one wheel.

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

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

• Receiving motorcycle endorsement from other states - Allowed.

• Sound levels limit (max) - No limit.

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

Off Road Requirements for motorcycles

• Helmet for safety purpose - Necessary for less than 18 years age.

• Eye protection - Not necessary.

• Age validity (for operator) - No restriction.

• Certificate requirement for rider education - Requires safety certificate, if operators are less than 18 years of age.

• License requirement (for operator) - Not necessary.

• Headlights - Necessary after sunset.

• Registration - Not necessary.

• Title for vehicle - Necessary by law.