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State Biker Laws -
State Biker Laws
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Colorado State Motorcycle Laws
Provided by the AMA, The American Motorcyclist Association. Please join and make a difference in how your state is run! | Colorado | | Safety Helmet | Requires a person under 18 years of age who is an operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle or who is a passenger on such vehicles, to wear a protective helmet that is designed according to certain specifications; sets the penalty and surcharge for failing to wear the helmet; sets an additional surcharge for each violation to be deposited in the state Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. | | State Funded Rider Ed | Available for all eligible applicants | | Eye Protection | Required by law | | 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 | No restrictions | | Periodic Safety Inspection | Required by law - random | | Mirror Left(L) Right(R) | One required by law | | Radar Detector | No Restriction | | Turn Signals | Not required | | Muffler | Required. | | Maximum Sound Level | Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel, local authorities may adopt following: 1)Manufactured before 1/1/73--88dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55mph; 2) Manufactured after 1/1/73--86dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55 mph (25-12-107. Powers of Local Authorities). | | State Insurance Requirements | Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15) | | Handlebar Height | No Restrictions | | Rider-Education Waiver | Skill & Knowledge Test | | Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States | Yes | | Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States | Yes | | Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane | Yes. 42-4-1503 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a traffic lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a traffic lane. This subsection (1) shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. | | Lane Splitting | 42-4-1503. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (2) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake or pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. | | Lemon Law Coverage | No. |
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