Laws and Regulations
 

does anyone know the motor laws well..specifically Massachusetts? I can't seem to find any information as to whether getting the side blinker (stealth blinkers) kits are illegal or not? Seems like everyone around here has the fender eliminator and the stealth side blinkers, but are they TECHNICALLY legal?!

Thanks!

RE: Laws and Regulations
 

Safety Helmet
Required by law

State Funded Rider Ed
Available for all eligible applicants



Eye Protection
Required by law for instructional permit holders unless equipped with windscreen

Daytime Use of Headlight
Modulating headlight permitted



Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger



Passenger Age Restriction
None

Helmet Speakers
Prohibited to use or possess



Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law

Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law



Radar Detector
No Restriction

Turn Signals
Required by law



Muffler
Mufflers required.

Maximum Sound Level
Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels as measured from 50 feet (Chapter 90, Sec. 7T): 82dBA at 45mph or less; 86dBA over 45mph. Stationary noise levels: Motorcycles required to be registered for operation on the ways of the commonwealth shall not exceed the following noise levels when operated at 1/2 redline speed--99dBA manufactured after 1/1/86--102dBA manufactured before 1/1/86 (540 CMR 3:00)



State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/1)

Handlebar Height
Maximum of 15" above seat



Rider-Education Waiver
Skill Test

Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes



Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States
N/A

Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Yes. Chapter 89: Section 4A - Driving vehicles in a single lane; motorcycles, riding and passing Section 4A. The operators of motorcycles shall not ride abreast of more than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane, except another motorcycle.



Lane Splitting
CHAPTER 89. LAW OF THE ROAD Chapter 89: Section 4A Driving vehicles in a single lane; motorcycles, riding and passing Section 4A. The operators of motorcycles shall not ride abreast of more than one other motorcycle, shall ride single file when passing, and shall not pass any other motor vehicle within the same lane, except another motorcycle.

Hope this helps.

RE: Laws and Regulations
 

hoosier1104: where did you get your info from? was it off the ama website?

RE: Laws and Regulations
 

how might one find these law's for georgia?

RE: Laws and Regulations
 

Here is the site I got it from.

http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

RE: Laws and Regulations
 

ok well here is my point: i was looking up the rules for my bike from the ama website and most of the regs they have on there are not usefull anymore because the laws change so foten (atleast down here they do) that ama is often oputdated so yeah just check your state website after loking at the ama website cuz you might find some interesting things......