Laws and Regulations
#1
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?!
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#2
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.
#6
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......
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