Motorcycle Education - Motorcycle Laws

CT MA NY RI NH VT ME NJ PA
Blood Alcohol Limit .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .10 .10
Helmet N
2,3
Y Y
1
N
3,5,6
N
2
Y
1
N
7
Y Y
Eye Protection Y
8
Y
8
Y Y Y
8
Y
8
N Y Y
Handlebar Height 15″
9
15″
9
15″
9
15″
9
15″
9
15″
9
10 No Req. 10
Headlights Daytime N

11

N Y N N N Y N N
Mirrors Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Passenger Foot Rests
(w/ passenger)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Passenger Seat
(w/ passenger)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Passenger Handholds
(w/passenger)
N N N Y Y N N N Y
Periodic Inspection Y
Random
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Legend

1 Reflectorization Required
2 Required Under 18yrs. Old
3 Required for Instructional Permit Holders
4 Required Under 19yrs. Old
5 Required Under 21yrs. Old
6 Required for Passenger
7 Required for 1yr after getting license and under 15yrs. old
8 Required Unless equipped with Windshield
9 15″ Maximum above Seat
10 Grips Under Shoulder’s While Sitting on Bike
11 Required for Bikes 1980 or Newer